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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