Ceiling Ornament

c. 1936

Dana Bartlett

Associated Names
Dana Bartlett

Artist, American, 1882 - 1957

This image features a symmetrical design with central vertical lines. Zigzagging lines extend horizontally from the center. At the core, there are patterns that evoke the shape of a pine cone, with intricate, overlapping scales, while two sets of wings with blue and orange feathers stretch outward. The repeated use of triangular arrowhead shapes at the ends of the lines and zigzags form an intricate and abstract design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 24.5 cm (14 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Overall length c. 6'. 2" relief.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6520

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: DANA BARTLETT

Wikidata ID

Q64540683

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