Carved Furniture Detail

1939

John Sullivan

Associated Names
John Sullivan

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture is a decorative panel depicting a symmetrical pattern of leaves and flowers. It is made of wood with a natural brown color, suggesting it is carved or etched. The panel is rectangular with an elegant border and is slightly elevated from the surface it is mounted on. The design features repeated motifs creating a harmonious and balanced look. The sculpture is relatively small in scale compared to human size.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.2 x 55.8 cm (15 1/16 x 21 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 22" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12791

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: J. Sullivan / S-3-16-39 / F-5-9-39 / C-A-125-

Wikidata ID

Q64584171

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