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Printing Blocks

1939

Paul Kelly

Associated Names

Paul Kelly

Artist, American, active 1930s

The image shows two large, intricately carved wooden stamps, with detailed floral patterns. The color palette includes shades of brown and hints of blue on the upper stamp. The stamps are aligned vertically against a plain background. A small inscription is visible in the bottom right corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.8 x 26.7 cm (14 1/8 x 10 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: 1" high; 5" long
Accession Number

1943.8.13343

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: PAUL KELLY / 1939 / K.C., MO.

Wikidata ID

Q64619050

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