Brick-a-brack Shelf

c. 1936

Julie C. Brush

Associated Names
Julie C. Brush

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a three-tiered wooden shelf with intricately designed turned spindles and decorative panels. The color palette is dominated by various shades of red, ranging from light blush tones to deeper, richer reds that emphasize the wood grain and craftsmanship. The shelf is positioned centrally on the canvas, with its straight lines and curves commanding the entire composition, allowing for a clear view of its decorative elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 23.2 cm (12 x 9 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Data sh. recs. there are meas. on dwg., but verso empty.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5457

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: JULIE C / BRUSH.

Wikidata ID

Q64591682

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