Billethead

c. 1938

Henry Murphy

Associated Names
Henry Murphy

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an ornate violin scroll. The image shows a detailed rendering of a violin's scroll section with intricate golden decorative patterns running along the curvature. The focus is on the elegant embellishment against the deep tones of the violin's varnish. The style is traditional decorative art, emphasizing enhancing the beauty of musical instruments. The background is plain to draw attention to the craftsmanship of the violin piece.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.2 x 49 cm (15 1/16 x 19 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8693

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York, 1970: 31, pl. 57.

Wikidata ID

Q64573960

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