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Fireplace Tiles

c. 1936

John Dixon

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John Dixon

Artist, American, 1888 - 1962

This is a painting of a pastoral scene with human figures and animals in a circular illustration on a tiled background. It depicts two human figures in a pastoral setting with an animal, a tree, and clouds in the sky. "GEN. 33" is inscribed on the lower part. The color palette is primarily shades of brown, in the style of traditional ceramic tile art.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 48.8 x 32.5 cm (19 3/16 x 12 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.15141

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582414

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