Fish Shop Sign

1939

Henry Murphy

Associated Names
Henry Murphy

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a detailed illustration of a fish positioned centrally on a plain background. The fish is illustrated predominantly in shades of black and gray to show its scales and body features. It is oriented horizontally in the center of the image, with its head towards the right side and tail fin on the left. The background is a light cream color, contrasting with the fish's details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.9 x 56 cm (14 15/16 x 22 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16314

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: CA-125 / H. I. Murphy / Oct. 11, 1939 - Oct. 26, 1939

Wikidata ID

Q64573977

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