Circus Wagon Decorative Carving

1935/1942

Harry King

Associated Names
Harry King

Artist, American, 1917 - 2001

This is a painting of an ornate architectural ornament featuring a stylized human head with a headdress integrated into a scroll and leaf motif. The painting depicts a side view of a decorative bracket or corbel in a classical style, with intricate carvings of scrolls, acanthus leaves, and a human face. The face wears a headdress resembling feathers. The piece is rendered in earthy tones of brown and gold, with hints of green, against a cream background. The style emphasizes detailed study and accurate depiction of architectural features.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46 x 61 cm (18 1/8 x 24 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9154


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: HARRY KING / K.C. Mo.

Wikidata ID

Q64573269

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