Framed Paper Cutting

c. 1938

Clyde L. Cheney

Associated Names
Clyde L. Cheney

Artist, American, c. 1895 - 1968

This is a painting of a memorial tribute encased in a decorative frame. The image features a dark, intricate wreath composed of leaves and floral designs surrounding a central motif. The wreath encircles an inscription dedicated to the memory of someone named Thomas Tongue, denoting birth and death dates as March 9, 1813, and August 17, 1886, respectively. Above the central circular element, a hand holds a banner with the phrase "AT REST." The composition is set against a light background, with the entire memorial enclosed within a red, rectangular frame.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gold ink, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54 x 46 cm (21 1/4 x 18 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12857


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Clyde L. Cheney

Wikidata ID

Q64540290

You may be interested in

Loading Results