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Carved Date Stone

c. 1939

Leslie Macklem

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Leslie Macklem

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative plaque with the inscription "BLM 1746." The painting depicts a stone or metal plaque with a rounded top, set against a plain background. The plaque is engraved with the letters "BLM" and numbers "1746." Above the text, there is a decorative monogram or symbol. The subdued colors and the focus on texture give the plaque an antique and weathered appearance.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.2 x 23.3 cm (11 1/8 x 9 3/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 28" high; 22" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.15230

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64593028

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