Gun Rack

c. 1938

Cecil Smith

Associated Names
Cecil Smith

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative leather panel with a prominent number "40" and intricate floral designs. The image shows a rectangular-shaped leather panel featuring embossed patterns in the form of stylized leaves and scrolls around the central motif of the number "40". There are two tassel-like leather embellishments on either side of the number inside circular areas. The color palette consists of rich browns and reds, and the piece has a vintage appearance. This is in the style of an arts and crafts leatherwork design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.7 x 57.6 cm (14 7/16 x 22 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5591

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 1/2 Natural size; lower right in graphite: by Cecil A. Smith

Wikidata ID

Q64538141

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