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c. 1936

Alfred Koehn

Associated Names

Alfred Koehn

Artist, American, 1874 - unknown

This is a painting of an ornate folding screen. The painting depicts a folding screen with two panels, joined by brass hinges. Each panel is adorned with elaborate carvings and decorative motifs resembling intricate scrollwork and floral patterns, highlighted with shadows. The color palette includes earthy browns and hints of golden undertones. Small wheels are visible below the screen.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and heightening on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36 x 25.3 cm (14 3/16 x 9 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9651

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64534375

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