Toy Elephant

1939

Orison Daeda

Associated Names
Orison Daeda

Artist, American, 1919 - 1995

This is a drawing of an elephant. The drawing features a stylized representation of an elephant standing on a plain, neutral background. The elephant is depicted with heavy, dark lines that outline its form. The animal's tusks are prominent and stand out against its body, which is filled with shades of black and grey. The drawing has a minimalist and abstract appearance. The overall impression conveys strength and size. The use of shading and texture adds dimensionality to the drawing, emphasizing the contours and bulk of the elephant.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 28 cm (9 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5" high; 6 3/4" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15640


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: ORISON DAEDA / 1939

Wikidata ID

Q64618650

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