Sternpiece from "Shanunga"

1935/1938

Mildred E. Bent

Associated Names
Mildred E. Bent

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a reclining figure on a decorative sign. The artwork showcases a figure draped in flowing garments, adorned with a headdress and seated against a backdrop that appears to be a stylized cloud or waves. Below the figure is a dark rectangular panel with the word "SHANUNGA" and what seem to be shell motifs on either side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.5 x 36.4 cm (10 1/16 x 14 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 72" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8066

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64614730

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