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Cow Bell #6 (With Star)

c. 1936

Dorothy Brennan

Associated Names

Dorothy Brennan

Artist, American, 1890 - 1977

Two rustic, metallic cowbells are displayed on a plain surface. One cowbell stands upright on the left with a handle, a star, and a crescent design. The other cowbell is lying down, showing the inner clapper. The color scheme includes shades of brown, metallic gray, and hints of blue and green.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 40.6 x 30.6 cm (16 x 12 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 6 1/4" high; 3 3/4" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.16610

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64541305

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