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1935/1942

John Garay

Associated Names

John Garay

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a decorative ornament design. The image features a central, intricate oval-shaped motif in shades of gold. Below this colored design are two pencil sketches depicting the same motif from different angles. The background is plain, drawing focus to the central motif and its sketches.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.6 x 22.4 cm (11 5/8 x 8 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2332

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582646

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