Curtain Tie-back

1937

Grace Halpin

Associated Names
Grace Halpin

Artist, American, 1909 - 1978

This is a drawing of a circular object with an intricate design, centrally featuring a smaller oval with a cameo-like figure inside. The circular object has a brown outer section with ornamental detailing and an inner pinkish-purple section with an embossed motif resembling a classical or antique intaglio. Above is a simple linear drawing resembling a handle with a decorative end, possibly representing a tool or utensil. Below is a scale indicating 'Width of border'. The composition is on a plain backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15109


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Helen Bronson.

Wikidata ID

Q64572742

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