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Fragment of Fence

1937

Austin L. Davison

Associated Names

Austin L. Davison

Artist, American, 1909 - 1992

The image showcases a large, intricately detailed decorative object resembling a floral motif with ornate leaves and petals. The colors are monochromatic, featuring shades of black and gray on an off-white background. The object is centrally aligned on the canvas, with a symmetrical design allowing it to occupy most of the image space vertically.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 24.3 cm (14 1/16 x 9 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11772

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A.L. Davison 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64537044

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