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Side of Confessional

1937

Dayton Brown

Associated Names

Dayton Brown

Artist, American, c. 1895 - 1971

The image depicts a wooden confessional booth with intricate carvings and a decorative cross on top. The color palette consists mainly of beige, brown, and touches of pink, with highlights of dark metal from the ornate hardware. The booth is centrally placed, with its decorative panels and delicate craftsmanship visible on its surface.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.4 x 24.1 cm (13 15/16 x 9 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: 11 3/8" high; 4 1/2" high
Accession Number

1943.8.17765

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: DAYTON BROWN / SAN BUENAVENTURA / MADISON, CALIF. 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64541017

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