Grave Marker

c. 1938

Edward White

Associated Names
Edward White

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an ornate decorative object featuring a bird. The central feature of the image is an intricate, vertically oriented object adorned with elaborate details. At the top, there is a depiction of a bird perched gracefully with its wings slightly raised. The body of the object is designed with elaborate patterns, including what appears to be leaves and curved motifs intertwined with the main structure. The design is rendered in a monochromatic palette, using pencil or ink to create detailed shading and texture to highlight the three-dimensional aspects of the object. At the base, there appears to be a small area suggesting grass.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11360


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64557775

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