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Chalkware Lovebirds

c. 1937

Mina Lowry

Associated Names

Mina Lowry

Artist, American, born Canada, 1894 - 1942

The image shows two ceramic sculptures of paired birds on short pedestal bases. One sculpture has birds with dark green wings and grey bodies, while the other sculpture features birds with red markings on their wings and grey bodies. The color palette includes greens, greys, and reds against a neutral background. The sculptures are positioned side by side in the center of the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.6 x 30.2 cm (8 7/8 x 11 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3536

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: MINA LOWRY

Wikidata ID

Q64617673

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