Drum

1935/1942

Charles Charon

Associated Names
Charles Charon

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a large, cylindrical drum with a drumstick placed on top of it. The drum is decorated with a pattern of colorful triangles in red, yellow, and blue, circling its middle section. The color scheme is mainly earthy browns with pops of vibrant primary colors. The drum and drumstick are centrally positioned on a plain background, making them the focal point of the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 14 x 9.9 cm (5 1/2 x 3 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12063

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper center in graphite: Rio Grande Pueblos / South West Hall Case 5 So. / Upright Drum - Rawhide / Height 13" width 8" / by Chas. Chanon.

Wikidata ID

Q64538358

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