Ship's Trailboard

c. 1939

Sadie Berman

Associated Names
Sadie Berman

Artist, American, 1897 - 1994

This is an image of a patterned strip of fabric. The fabric has a repeating pattern of vibrant yellow birds on a dark background, possibly black or deep blue. The birds are stylized and detailed, depicted in a flying position. The strip is positioned horizontally across the image, slightly diagonal from left to right. The background contrasts with the bright yellow color of the birds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.2 x 54 cm (15 1/16 x 21 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 84" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15757

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64630216

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