Swan

c. 1937

Cleo Lovett

Associated Names
Cleo Lovett

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a Parian swan ornament from the early 19th century on a rectangular base. The color palette includes soft tan and light beige tones for the swan and base, set against a muted background with hints of teal. The swan is centrally placed, with its neck curving to the right, while the base aligns horizontally. Text above the swan describes the object in slightly darker brown lettering against a light background.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 20 x 20.1 cm (7 7/8 x 7 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5" High 5 1/4" Wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7230

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper center in watercolor: PARIAN SWAN ORNAMENT / EARLY 19th CENTURY

Wikidata ID

Q64540214

You may be interested in

Loading Results