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Wood Carving - Horizontal

c. 1939

Clayton Clements

Associated Names

Clayton Clements

Artist, American, 1915 - 2003

This is a painting of an ornate wooden architectural element. It shows a detailed depiction of a carved wooden piece with intricate scrollwork and decorative flourishes. The wood appears aged with visible knots and grain, and the colors used are earthy tones of browns and beiges. This style is traditional architectural illustration, focusing on accurately portraying the details of carved woodwork.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 40.8 x 30.5 cm (16 1/16 x 12 in.)
Original IAD Object: 12 1/2" high; 8" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.9197

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64540193

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