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Powder Horn

c. 1937

William McAuley

Associated Names

William McAuley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a decorative banner with the text "BRIMFIELD SEPEMBER" and "WILLIAM NELSON" inscribed. The design includes stylized floral and leaf motifs, abstract shapes resembling architectural elements, and a dynamic, undulating shape. The lines are bold and the color palette is limited to shades of brown and black. The composition is symmetrical.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 26 x 35.5 cm (10 1/4 x 14 in.)
Original IAD Object: 14" long
Accession Number

1943.8.13352

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: W. McAuley

Wikidata ID

Q64638589

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