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c. 1938

John Sullivan

Associated Names
John Sullivan

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a lion in a walking posture against a rectangular wooden panel. The lion is shown in profile view with its body slightly bent, tail extended outward. The mane is intricately carved, suggesting movement and ferocity. The relief gives the lion a sense of emerging from the background. The sculpture is crafted from light brown wood. The panel has two metal loops at the top for hanging, suggesting vertical display at eye-level.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.9 x 44.1 cm (13 3/4 x 17 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 20" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13827

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: J. Sullivan

Wikidata ID

Q64584172

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