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Box Cradle

c. 1939

Mary Hansen

Associated Names

Mary Hansen

Artist, American, active c. 1935

There is a large, wooden cradle in the center of the image. It is rectangular with high sides supported by vertical posts at each corner. The wood has a natural grain with various shades of brown. The cradle is in front of a neutral background and is slightly tilted to one side. It has carved details along the sides and footed supports at its base.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 45.5 cm (14 1/16 x 17 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 16"high; 19"wide; 2'11"long
Accession Number

1943.8.5846

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: MARYE HANSEN

Wikidata ID

Q64608021

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