Carving for a Tombstone

c. 1937

Gordena Jackson

Associated Names
Gordena Jackson

Artist, American, 1900 - 1993

The sculpture depicts a female figure in a long, flowing dress, her head resting on her arms on top of a pedestal or altar. To the right of the figure stands a stylized tree with sweeping, curved branches and leaves. Carved in a relief style, the sculpture presents itself in shades of gray. The entire sculpture is set within an arched frame. The sculpture's form and the detailing of the tree and figure are simplistic, yet harmonious.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.7 x 35.5 cm (9 3/4 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 16" high; 23" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15234

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Gordena Jackson

Wikidata ID

Q64572608

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