Colonial Chimes

c. 1936

Edward L. Loper

Associated Names
Edward L. Loper

Artist, American, 1916 - 2011

The image shows a metal wall-mounted bracket supporting a circular structure with three hanging cowbells. The color palette is primarily monochromatic, with various shades of gray. The bracket extends horizontally from the left side of the image, curving into a spiral design to support the circular structure. Beneath the circle, chains suspend the three cowbells vertically, hanging in a row across the bottom center of the image. The bells are evenly spaced along the circular base.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36 x 25.6 cm (14 3/16 x 10 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: bracket: 14" high; arm: 9" high; canopy: 9" in diameter; hoop: 7 1/2" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8628

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in ink: Edward Loper / Del. 73

Wikidata ID

Q64557344

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