Wood Carving - Shell

c. 1939

Clayton Clements

Associated Names
Clayton Clements

Artist, American, 1915 - 2003

The image displays a large wooden wall sconce with a scalloped shell design. The color palette consists of various shades of brown, highlighting the natural wood texture and grain. The sconce is centered in the frame, with a symmetrical form extending towards the top and bottom. The background is light, providing a contrast to the sconce's details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 27 cm (14 1/16 x 10 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9" high; 6" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9165

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in ink: Clayton Clement / K.C. Mo.

Wikidata ID

Q64540188

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