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Sun Dial

c. 1938

Michael Chomyk

Associated Names

Michael Chomyk

Artist, American, born Poland, 1911 - 1993

The image shows a sundial with a triangular gnomon attached to a square base featuring engraved Roman numerals along the edges. The color palette consists of earthy tones, including shades of brown and gray. The sundial is centrally positioned, angled slightly to the right, and occupies most of the image space, set against a neutral background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.)
Original IAD Object: 8" long; 8" wide; 4" high
Accession Number

1943.8.14923

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Michael Chomyk

Wikidata ID

Q64614503

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