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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Wall Paper

1935/1942

Michael Trekur

Associated Names

Michael Trekur

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a monochrome drawing featuring a woman draped in flowing garments seated on a rock with a dramatic cloudscape. Above her is a winged figure with a quiver of arrows. The image showcases various textures and includes elements like a cannon and ship debris in the lower portion.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 49.7 x 37.8 cm (19 9/16 x 14 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.16028

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: 'TREKUR'; lower center in black ink: Michael 'Trekur'

Wikidata ID

Q64614680

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