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Decoy

c. 1939

Charles Garjian

Associated Names

Charles Garjian

Artist, American, c. 1900 - unknown

There is a large bird in the center of the image, with dark brown and black plumage, some orange near its wings, a muted yellow beak, and an off-white background. The name "Charles Gagjan" is faintly visible in the lower left corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.1 x 22.7 cm (11 7/16 x 8 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9635

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Charles Garjian

Wikidata ID

Q64538585

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