Cattle Brand

c. 1936

J. Henry Marley

Associated Names
J. Henry Marley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a bold black design made up of distinct geometric shapes and lines that come together to form an abstract figure. The top part looks like a forked Y shape, while the lower portion curves like a stylized number three or a musical note. The design may allude to symbolic characters or hieroglyphs, merging recognizable forms into an enigmatic design set against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33.8 x 23.9 cm (13 5/16 x 9 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8965

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64579085

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