Frame of Hair Flowers

c. 1938

Clyde L. Cheney

Associated Names
Clyde L. Cheney

Artist, American, c. 1895 - 1968

This is a drawing of a decorative artwork with text and intricate borders. The rectangular piece of paper contains ornamental designs and inscriptions within a decorated frame. The central portion features written text divided into two columns, surrounded by various border patterns. On the right side, there is a detailed view of the corner, showing the layered borders with different patterns. The outermost frame is red.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 52.7 cm (14 1/16 x 20 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10329

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: FULL DESIGN - Scale 1" = 2"; lower right in graphite: Section of design - Exact size Clyde L. Cheney

Wikidata ID

Q64540282

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