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1937

Ranka S. Woods

Associated Names
Ranka S. Woods

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a figure in an upright position with a calm facial expression. The person's eyes are closed, and they have gently arched eyebrows. The individual is wearing a long red robe with a blue cloak over their shoulders. Their hair is dark and styled close to the head, possibly covered with a veil or headdress. The hands are clasped in front, holding an upright sword in the right hand. The figure is surrounded by an ornate, worn border. The background has earth-toned textures resembling aged parchment, with the scene framed on an off-white backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, graphite,and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.1 x 32.3 cm (15 x 12 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 1/16 x 7 1/4"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6868

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Ranka S. Woods-37.

Wikidata ID

Q64619981

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