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Ornamental Woodcarving - Stern Board?

c. 1940

Laura Bilodeau

Associated Names

Laura Bilodeau

Artist, American, 1896 - 1982

The sculpture features a human figure intertwined with ornate foliage and decorative patterns. The human figure has fish-like elements with fins. It is colorful with reddish-brown, green, blue, and tan hues. The sculpture appears to be made of wood with painted details. It is flattened and rectangular, like a relief carving, against a plain backdrop.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 38 x 53.3 cm (14 15/16 x 21 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9371

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64592686

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