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c. 1936

Ella Josephine Sterling

Associated Names

Ella Josephine Sterling

Artist, American, 1908 - 2006

The image shows a red bird with wings outstretched, perched among stylized flowers and foliage. The color palette includes reds, greens, blues, and yellows on a beige background. The bird is centrally located with blue flowers on either side. Below the bird, a red flower stands out with green leaves and other floral elements below. The image is bordered by a light background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 27.8 cm (14 1/16 x 10 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 7" high; 5 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.13

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64558886

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