Cattle Brand

c. 1936

J. Henry Marley

Associated Names
J. Henry Marley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays bold black shapes and lines on a white background, creating an abstract composition. There is a thick, upside-down "V" shape at the top, with two curved lines below forming various shapes. The lines suggest a house or tent-like structure with an entrance underneath. The simplicity and clarity of the lines add to the abstract quality of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.9 x 24.6 cm (13 3/4 x 9 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8974

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64579096

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