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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 depicts a black abstract shape composed of two parallel horizontal lines with a curved connection in the center. The design resembles a flattened oval or an elongated 'U' turned on its side. It is set against a plain white background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 33.5 x 23.3 cm (13 3/16 x 9 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.8973

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: Med Barton / Ft. Sumner

Wikidata ID

Q64579095

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