Pa. German Carved Bird

c. 1939

William H. Edwards

Associated Names
William H. Edwards

Artist, American, c. 1890 - 1947

The sculpture depicts a bird with an upright posture facing slightly to the left. The bird exhibits a smooth transition of colors with a predominantly green head and neck that gradually shifts to a rich brown along the body and wings. There are accents of a lighter brown or amber, particularly noticeable around the legs and the underparts of the wings. The material of the sculpture appears to be wood, which has been intricately carved to represent the bird's distinct features and painted to achieve the vibrant color scheme. The texture is smooth with some visible carving marks, giving the bird a stylized, somewhat ornamental appearance. The sculpture stands on a small pedestal formed by its tail and legs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.8 x 22.8 cm (10 15/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 1/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3730


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: William H. Edwards. Del-550

Wikidata ID

Q64637040

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