Tombstone

c. 1936

J. Henry Marley

Associated Names
J. Henry Marley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an abstract representation of an elephant under an arch. The image shows a minimalist style drawing of an elephant-like figure within an arched frame. The creature has a simplistic outline with its trunk pointed forward and two circular eyes. Above the figure, there are scattered letters that do not form any recognizable words or phrases. The base of the arch bears an abstract crisscross pattern, giving the scene a sense of subtle texture. The drawing is in monochrome tones, primarily black and grey, on a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wash and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 24.4 cm (14 1/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6888


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left verso in black ink: Artist - J.H. Marley

Wikidata ID

Q64579059

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