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Pa. German Robin Figurine

c. 1937

Mina Lowry

Associated Names

Mina Lowry

Artist, American, born Canada, 1894 - 1942

The image shows a wooden sculpture of a bird perched on a square base. The bird has a glossy finish with a dark brown color, highlighted with blue, green, and gold accents on its wings and eye area. The sculpture is centered in the image, standing upright on its base, which sits flat on the surface. The background is plain and off-white.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.7 x 29.1 cm (8 15/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 8" long; 8 1/8" high
Accession Number

1943.8.3732

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: MINA LOWRY

Wikidata ID

Q64617715

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