Corbel

1939

Edith Towner

Associated Names
Edith Towner

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden architectural element with intricate carvings, resembling a corner of a ceiling cornice. The color palette includes light browns, greys, and hints of orange and beige, representing wood grain texture. The structure is placed in the upper left corner against an off-white background. Shadows add depth to the image, creating a sense of protrusion.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 35.6 cm (11 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6540

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Edith Towner

Wikidata ID

Q64556650

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