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Water Spout, Sandstone

1939

Raymond E. Noble

Associated Names

Raymond E. Noble

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a figure draped over a horizontal beam. Its surface is textured, and the color is predominantly a muted gray tone. The figure hangs in a relaxed manner over the ledge, with its head and part of its body drooping. The background is minimal, highlighting the form against a plain backdrop.

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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 26.7 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: Fig: 18"x18"x24"
Accession Number

1943.8.6900

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: RAYMOND E. NOBLE

Wikidata ID

Q64620180

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