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Plate

c. 1940

Edith Olney

Associated Names

Edith Olney

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows concentric circles with a small circle at the center surrounded by looping patterns resembling chain links. Surrounding this are larger rings with blue and golden geometric patterns. The outermost ring has a wider golden band, creating a layered design.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, heightening, pen and ink, and gold paint on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.6 x 27.6 cm (14 x 10 7/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 7 3/4" Dia
Accession Number

1943.8.7212

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in ink: Edith Olney

Wikidata ID

Q64556604

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