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Drum

c. 1936

Stewart Wheeler

Associated Names

Stewart Wheeler

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a large drum with a decorative design on its side featuring an eagle with a shield on its chest and a crown of clouds above its head. The drum is predominantly brown and red, with the eagle illustration in black, white, blue, and gold tones. The drum sits on a surface, showcasing its cylindrical shape and the ropes around its sides.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 38.1 x 40.8 cm (15 x 16 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9766

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: STEWART WHEELER

Wikidata ID

Q64632794

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