Wood Carving - Profile Face

c. 1939

Gerard Barnett

Associated Names
Gerard Barnett

Artist, American, 1914 - 1989

This is a drawing of an ornate wooden carving. The image features a detailed drawing of a decorative wood carving piece. The carving showcases intricate scrolling and leaf-like patterns, with fluid, curving lines and a stylized animal head at the top. The artwork is rendered in a limited color palette, depicting the texture and grain of the wood, highlighting the craftsmanship of the design. The background is plain, emphasizing the details of the wooden element.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.7 x 35.5 cm (18 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 1/2" wide; 27" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9195

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: GERARD BARNETT / K.C. Mo.

Wikidata ID

Q64571805

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