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Animal Head

c. 1943

Clayton Clements

Associated Names

Clayton Clements

Artist, American, 1915 - 2003

The image shows a carved wooden object resembling an abstract or stylized animal head, potentially a bird or dragon. It has intricate details like a prominent beak and decorative, curling elements on the right side. The color palette is mainly shades of brown, providing a natural wooden look. The object is placed against a light background, oriented horizontally with the beak pointing left and the decor curls facing right.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.5 x 50.8 cm (14 3/8 x 20 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9155

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in ink: Clayton Clement

Wikidata ID

Q64540187

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