Fragment of Fence

1937

Austin L. Davison

Associated Names
Austin L. Davison

Artist, American, 1909 - 1992

This is a drawing of an ornate metallic ornament with a chain. The drawing features an intricately designed object with an elaborate, stylized form that resembles an animal head at the top. Below this, the object flows into a scrolling pattern with a floral element midway down its length. A chain is linked from the top structure. The drawing highlights the detailed craftsmanship of the object, emphasizing its antique aesthetic and decorative purpose. The shading and lines provide depth and texture to the metallic ornament.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51.2 x 38.5 cm (20 3/16 x 15 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11791


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 443, no. 1563.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A.L. Davison II 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64537048

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