Sewing Bird

1940

John H. Tercuzzi

Associated Names
John H. Tercuzzi

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a metallic bird-shaped object with ornate engravings. A large, round, pink-purple element is near the bird's head. The color palette includes muted metallic grays and a rich pink-purple hue. The bird-shaped object is positioned centrally, with the pink-purple element resting on top of its body, and an additional similar element is attached below the bird, completing the assembly.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.9 x 22.6 cm (11 3/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 3/8" high; 3 5/8" long; 2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13518

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in metal: John.H.TERCUZZI.

Wikidata ID

Q64582736

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