Walking Sticks

1935/1942

Kurt Melzer

Associated Names
Kurt Melzer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a carved wooden walking stick. The image includes multiple views of the stick showing intricate carvings of figures and animal forms. It also displays letter notations such as A and B for different sections. The carvings depict human figures, birds, and an alligator, with repeated patterns enhancing the wood's texture. A scale illustration and a circular cross-section view are also included.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 35 7/8" high; 1 3/32" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2061

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in ink: WALKING STICK / 35 7/8" LONG

Wikidata ID

Q64592577

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