Dove Decoy

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

The image depicts a wooden sculpture of a bird with a smooth, glossy finish and detailed carving. The sculpture has a rich, reddish-brown hue that highlights the wood's natural grain and texture. The bird is shown in profile facing right, with its body slightly overlapping the right edge of the image. Its tail feathers extend to the left, and its feet are firmly planted on a plain, light background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.6 x 30.4 cm (8 7/8 x 11 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16856

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1952

  • Christensen, Erwin O., Early American Woodcarving, New York: 1952, p. 111, fig. 43.

Wikidata ID

Q64535235

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