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Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Cattle Brand

c. 1936

J. Henry Marley

Associated Names

J. Henry Marley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

In the image, there is a bold black line that creates an abstract pattern resembling the letter "J" with an extra horizontal bar on top, intersecting its vertical line. The shapes within the design could be perceived as familiar objects. The use of simple, thick lines gives the composition an abstract quality.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35 x 23.6 cm (13 3/4 x 9 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.8964

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64579084

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