Doll Parasol

c. 1938

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Associated Names
Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a detailed illustration of an open umbrella as the main focus. The umbrella has a wavy, tattered edge, a wooden handle, and a pattern of alternating stripes and lace-like designs in blue, gray, and beige colors. In the background, there is a cream or light beige backdrop. A smaller sketched diagram of the umbrella, including a side view and measurements, is in the bottom left corner. The umbrella is depicted diagonally, with the handle pointing towards the bottom right and the canopy extending towards the top left.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.1 x 24.4 cm (12 1/4 x 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15295


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: DEL 254-1 Ernest A. Towers JR.

Wikidata ID

Q64559731

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