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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Base for Weather Vane

c. 1939

Hazel Hyde

Associated Names

Hazel Hyde

Artist, American, 1897 - 1967

The image shows a large carved wooden object resembling a stylized pinecone or floral form. It has prominent grooves and petal-like structures. The object is positioned centrally against an off-white background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 38.3 x 27.8 cm (15 1/16 x 10 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 25" high
Accession Number

1943.8.12811

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573358

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