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Fish Woodcarving

probably 1938

Ingrid Selmer-Larsen

Associated Names

Ingrid Selmer-Larsen

Artist, American, 1913 - 2005

The image shows a large fish at the center against a plain background. The fish has a warm color palette including shades of brown, red, and yellow. It is positioned horizontally with its head pointing towards the left side, and its fins and tail are visible along its textured body.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and heightening on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 43.2 cm (12 x 17 in.)
Original IAD Object: 2 1/2' (approx)
Accession Number

1943.8.8053

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1995

Wood and Wood Carving from the Index of American Design, Pensacola Museum of Art, 1995, no cat.

Inscriptions

lower right verso: MASS-793-CA-135 / Woodcarving of Fish / Ingrid Selmer-Larsen

Wikidata ID

Q64574823

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