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Newel Post

c. 1936

Natalie Simon

Associated Names

Natalie Simon

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden stair rail with carved balusters and a newel post at the base of a staircase. The colors include warm brown tones and deep teal green from the carpeted stairs. The newel post is at the center of the stairway, with balusters supporting the handrail that follows the steps.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 23.5 x 18.9 cm (9 1/4 x 7 7/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 481/4" high; 12 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.12738

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64618149

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