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Carved Ornament

1935/1942

Charles Garjian

Associated Names

Charles Garjian

Artist, American, c. 1900 - unknown

The image features an ornate basket filled with an arrangement of large, carved flowers, fruits, and leaves. The objects are carved or sculpted with intricate textures, and the color palette includes shades of grey with subtle hints of brown. The basket is centered in the image, with the decorative elements extending upwards and creating a balanced, symmetrical composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 45.9 x 36.6 cm (18 1/16 x 14 7/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 15 1/4" long; 14 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.12810

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Charles Garjian

Wikidata ID

Q64538597

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