Mantle Ornament

c. 1938

Mina Lowry

Associated Names
Mina Lowry

Artist, American, born Canada, 1894 - 1942

The sculpture features two figures sitting side by side. The man is wearing a robe with a red cloak, while the woman has a blue and red dress. The figures are mounted on an ornate base with an intricate design and a circular element in the center. The sculpture displays colors such as reds, blues, greens, and gold hues. The material appears to be painted wood or a similar substance, evident from the texture and color application. The sculpture is designed with detailed decoration, giving it an elaborate and artistic presence.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44 x 35.7 cm (17 5/16 x 14 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9940


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 384, no. 1355.

Wikidata ID

Q64617803

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