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Bird

c. 1938

Roberta Spicer

Associated Names

Roberta Spicer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture is of a bird standing with its head turned backward over its body. It is primarily golden-brown with a mottled appearance, likely made of metal. It stands on a rectangular base for stability, with smooth stylized forms emphasizing the neck and body curves.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.2 x 22.6 cm (11 1/2 x 8 7/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 6 3/8" high; 6 7/8" long; 2 1/8" deep
Accession Number

1943.8.8719

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64629380

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