Shield

1935

Charles Charon

Associated Names
Charles Charon

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a decorated shield. The shield features a motif of two stylized figures within a circular design that is bordered by a series of feathers. The colors used in the drawing are mainly earth tones, with hints of red and pink on the figures, and the feathers are primarily dark with lighter tips. The text indicates the drawing was created by C.M. Charlot in 1935 and provides details about the shield, such as its size, being 20 x 20 inches, and that it is made out of decorated hide and feathers. The title at the top reads "RIO GRANDE PUEBLOS."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.3 x 15.2 cm (8 3/4 x 6 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12096

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper center in graphite: RIO GRANDE PUEBLOS; lower center in graphite: SHIELD / 20x20 ins. / DECORATED / HIDE - FEATHERS. / C. CHARON 10/17/35

Wikidata ID

Q64538362

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