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1938

J. Howard Iams

Associated Names

J. Howard Iams

Artist, American, 1897 - 1964

This is a painting of two circular objects with red fringes and tassels, one displaying a cat and the other containing writing. The painting depicts two round, fringed items against a plain background. Each object is adorned with a red tassel hanging down. The left object has text inscribed on it, encircled by the red fringe. The right object features an illustration of a cat's face, framed within the same red fringe.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 37.5 x 50 cm (14 3/4 x 19 11/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.8746

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: J. Howard Iams. 1938.

Wikidata ID

Q64579177

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