Cradle

c. 1941

Pearl Davis

Associated Names
Pearl Davis

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an illustration of a wooden cradle with tall spindles extending vertically from its corners, set against a plain, light beige background. The color palette consists primarily of various shades of brown, highlighting the wooden texture and construction of the cradle. The cradle is centrally positioned in the image, with the long sides facing towards the viewer and the curved rockers resting on a flat surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.7 x 35.4 cm (18 x 13 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3'3"long; 1'9"wide; 4'2"high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5847

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: PEARL DAVIS.

Wikidata ID

Q64619246

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