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Poinsettia

c. 1938

Ethel Wall Struss

Associated Names

Ethel Wall Struss

Artist, American, 1898 - 1983

The image displays a stylized poinsettia with large petals and smaller central buds. The color scheme is black and white, creating high contrast. The petals are arranged centrally, fanning out from the middle and filling most of the image. Fine lines depict the veins and contours against the dark background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

wood engraving
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

block: 76 mm x 102 mm
image: 238 mm x 151 mm
mount: 277 mm x 215 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4672

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left corner, Poinsetta; lower left, 1/60.

Wikidata ID

Q76457699

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