Animations:

Visit
Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Admission is always free

6th and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20565

Sculpture Garden Extended Hours

Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
Open Call

Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Open 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Visit
Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Admission is always free

6th and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20565

Sculpture Garden Extended Hours

Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
Open Call

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

The image displays black abstract shapes forming a combination of curves and straight lines on a white background. A prominent circular shape is connected to a sweeping curve that intersects with a sharply angled, triangular form reminiscent of the letter "A." Together, these elements create an abstract composition.

Download

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 33.6 x 23.5 cm (13 1/4 x 9 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.8972

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64579092

You may be interested in