Half-canopy Carved Bed

c. 1936

Dorothy Posten

Associated Names
Dorothy Posten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is an ornate architectural design featuring a decorative pediment with intricate scrollwork and foliage motifs extending from the center towards the edges. The symmetrical design includes curling acanthus leaves and volutes, coupled with a central shell-like ornament at the apex. The detailed shading gives a three-dimensional effect to the scrolls and curves, suggesting depth and craftsmanship in the design. The background is plain, allowing the intricate patterns and shapes to stand out prominently.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.7 x 30.4 cm (8 15/16 x 11 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 1/2' long, 5' wide, 7 1/2' high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3993

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64555979

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