Cattle Brand

c. 1936

J. Henry Marley

Associated Names
J. Henry Marley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays bold, black geometric shapes against a plain background. Lines form a central abstract figure resembling a stylized combination of the letters "H" and "U." Straight vertical and horizontal lines intersect with a single curved line at the bottom, resembling a hook or an inverted "J." The abstract composition can be interpreted as a simplistic symbol or artistic rendering of familiar characters.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.4 x 24.7 cm (13 9/16 x 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8952

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64579067

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