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Sea Gull Figure

c. 1937

Mina Lowry

Associated Names

Mina Lowry

Artist, American, born Canada, 1894 - 1942

The sculpture shows a bird with wings outstretched, positioned on a rectangular base. The material resembles wood, and the sculpture is brown. The bird's body is sleek, with a rounded form. The wings extend outward and curve slightly upward. The bird's head is slightly tilted upward.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.3 x 27.9 cm (8 3/4 x 11 in.)
Original IAD Object: 8 3/4" high; 14 1/4" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.8720

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: MINA LOWRY

Wikidata ID

Q64617783

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