Scroll Work

c. 1939

Margaret Gordon

Associated Names
Margaret Gordon

Artist, American, 1910 - 1996

This is a drawing of an ornamental design. It features a horizontal band with a repeating pattern of scroll-like shapes and curves. The pattern is symmetrically arranged with contrasting dark and light areas, giving it a carved or cut-out appearance. The design is balanced, with the scrollwork pattern at the center, surrounded by a plain background. The precise lines and symmetry suggest it may be a technical or architectural drawing for decorative purposes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink and watercolor on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.3 x 45.7 cm (9 15/16 x 18 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13712

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: USS Hartford; lower right in black ink: Open Scroll Work

Wikidata ID

Q64594975

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