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Wood Carving - Flower

c. 1939

Lionel Ritchey

Associated Names

Lionel Ritchey

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a centrally positioned intricate object resembling a decorative architectural element with petal-like formations radiating from the center. Each "petal" displays subtle shadows and highlights, contributing to the object’s three-dimensional appearance. The background is a plain, light beige color, and the design is positioned slightly to the upper left. There is a signature in the lower right quadrant of the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 26.9 cm (14 x 10 9/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 6" in diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.9200

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in ink: Lionel Ritchey / K.C. MO

Wikidata ID

Q64593234

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