Rosette

1938

Clarence Secor

Associated Names
Clarence Secor

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a decorative wooden architectural element. The image portrays an intricately carved wooden piece with a symmetrical floral motif. The designs feature swirling curves and petal shapes, suggesting an acanthus leaf inspiration common in classical architectural details. The piece has a round central node, from which stylized leaves unfurl outward, each highlighted with shadowing. The wood's grain and varied shades of brown are carefully detailed, lending a naturalistic texture. A signature at the bottom indicates it was created in 1938.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 24.7 cm (14 x 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11652


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Clarence Secor '38

Wikidata ID

Q64540069

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