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Wood Carving

c. 1943

Clayton Clements

Associated Names

Clayton Clements

Artist, American, 1915 - 2003

There is a wooden sculpture piece with intricate carvings and folds resembling draped fabric and layered elements. The sculpture is primarily brown with natural woodgrain texture. The object is placed against an off-white background. The sculpture appears to be horizontally oriented with more elaborate carvings on the left side.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 26.7 x 35.7 cm (10 1/2 x 14 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9169

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in ink: Clayton Clement / K.C. MO.

Wikidata ID

Q64540190

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