Stern Piece

c. 1939

Elizabeth Moutal

Associated Names
Elizabeth Moutal

Artist, American, 1909 - 2000

This is a drawing of a carved decorative wood panel with a central face. The work features an intricately carved wood panel with a central bearded face, surrounded by floral motifs and various carving tools. The wood is depicted with a variety of textures and subtle colors, including browns and yellows, which highlight the detailed craftsmanship of the carving. The drawing's plain background accentuates the ornate design and intricate detailing of the woodwork depicted in the foreground.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.3 x 54.1 cm (15 1/16 x 21 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 39" long; 17" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13709

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 48, pl. 105.

Wikidata ID

Q64558801

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