Pensylvania German Carved Bird

1935/1942

Carl Strehlau

Associated Names
Carl Strehlau

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden bird sculpture on a green and yellow base. The bird has a green body, a red head and beak, and is decorated with orange and light green spots on its back. The color scheme includes natural earthy tones like green, orange, and red. The bird is placed centrally above the base on a flat surface with a simple background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.3 x 26.8 cm (11 15/16 x 10 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8 1.4" high; 4 3/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16765

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Carl Strehlau

Wikidata ID

Q64538030

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