Cattle Brand

c. 1936

J. Henry Marley

Associated Names
J. Henry Marley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays thick black lines arranged in abstract shapes on a plain background. The shapes include a vertical line with perpendicular extensions and two curved lines resembling hooks. The composition suggests a stylized tree or an unconventional piece of plumbing equipment. The bold, simple forms intersect, conveying movement and balance in an abstract manner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 25.2 cm (14 x 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8968

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64579088

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