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1937

John Wilkes

Associated Names

John Wilkes

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows two carved wooden blocks. The larger block at the top features two sections with intricate decorative designs, including a floral pattern and foliage. The smaller block below displays vertical lines in its central rectangular area. The color palette includes natural wood tones, ranging from light to medium brown, with darker brown accents. The blocks are on a light beige background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12637

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John Wilkes; lower right in black ink: JOHN WILKES / 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64584481

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