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Squirrel

c. 1940

Beatrice DeKalb

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Beatrice DeKalb

Artist, American, 1900 - 1969

The image shows a ceramic squirrel figurine. The colors are pale white, red, and vibrant green. The squirrel has its front paws raised to its mouth and is sitting upright. Its tail curves upward behind it.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 38.2 x 27.6 cm (15 1/16 x 10 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17175

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

verso: uooer left in graphite: Beatrice DeKalb / August 14, 1940

Wikidata ID

Q64537173

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