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Pa. German Whistle

c. 1939

Yolande Delasser

Associated Names

Yolande Delasser

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Three metallic, bronze-finished elongated bird-shaped objects are displayed vertically on small pedestals. The objects have a shiny, reflective surface, showcasing their golden-brown tones. They are aligned in a single column on a plain, light tan background. The signature is in the lower-left corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.3 x 24.6 cm (13 7/8 x 9 11/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 5" long; 2" high
Accession Number

1943.8.3407

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Yolande Delasser

Wikidata ID

Q64640651

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