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Decoy (Red-Wing Black Bird)

1935/1942

Charles Garjian

Associated Names

Charles Garjian

Artist, American, c. 1900 - unknown

The image features a central elongated form with smooth, curving outlines that taper at the ends. This drawing can be likened to the silhouette of a stylized bird or fish viewed from the side, with additional simple curved lines creating a suggestion of wings or fins. The minimalistic design emphasizes the elegance of the form, capturing the essence of a natural object while maintaining an abstract quality.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

sheet: 29 × 22.9 cm (11 7/16 × 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9618

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: CHARLES GARJIAN

Wikidata ID

Q64538584

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