Stern Piece

c. 1939

Harriette Gale

Associated Names
Harriette Gale

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a photograph of an ornately carved wooden object. The object is a piece of carved wood with a dark brown hue and lighter, golden-brown accents. The patterns etched into its surface are intricate and suggest a flowing, organic design. The craftsmanship indicates it may have been part of a larger object or served a specific decorative purpose. The neutral background of the photograph emphasizes the texture and form of the carved object.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49.9 x 37 cm (19 5/8 x 14 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 47 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15758

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573124

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