Hand-carved Walnut Book Covers

c. 1936

Gordena Jackson

Associated Names
Gordena Jackson

Artist, American, 1900 - 1993

This is a painting of an intricately designed book cover. The image features an open book cover with swirling and geometric patterns. The left side of the cover contains a symmetrical pattern with curves and spirals. The right side of the cover features geometric designs dominated by linear patterns and an octagonal shape with an intricate motif in its center. The color palette features browns and earth tones.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 25.6 cm (14 x 10 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 1/4" wide; 17 1/4" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8743

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64572597

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