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1935/1942

Columbus Simpson

Associated Names

Columbus Simpson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden, three-tiered rectangular object with rounded legs and a green gem-like ornament on top. The color palette is primarily brown with yellow highlights around the circular details and the green element. The object appears symmetrical and sturdy, with each tier slightly smaller than the one below it, creating a stepped design. Spherical feet lift the structure from the surface it rests upon.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.2 x 22.7 cm (11 1/8 x 8 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.13803

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Columbus Simpson

Wikidata ID

Q64540330

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