Pa. German Squirrel Figure

1935/1942

Arsen Maralian

Associated Names
Arsen Maralian

Artist, American, born Turkey, 1884 - 1948

This is a drawing of a sculpture featuring a small animal with an elaborate pinecone-shaped tail. The creature is sitting upright on its haunches, clasping and munching on a nut. The sculpture is rendered in earthy tones, with the animal's body primarily in shades of brown and its bushy tail exhibiting a textured, scale-like pattern in lighter shades. The drawing captures the intricate texture of the body and tail. The background is subdued, keeping the focus on the central figure. The drawing is signed "A. Maralian."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.1 x 22.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13022

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Lower left in graphite: A. MARALIAN

Wikidata ID

Q64536462

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