Stern Board Carving

c. 1937

Sumner Merrill

Associated Names
Sumner Merrill

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a portrait of a person from the shoulders up, facing forward. The facial features are stylized with a smooth texture, characterized by a pronounced brow, small nose, and a closed mouth. The hair is dark and slicked back. The person is wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt, visible above the collar. Surrounding the figure are stylized branches with yellow leaves against a blue background. The background has a textured appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.1 x 50.7 cm (13 13/16 x 19 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16339

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64632826

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