Locksmith's Sign

1935/1942

Joseph L. Boyd

Associated Names
Joseph L. Boyd

Artist, American, c. 1907 - unknown

This is a drawing of a decorative letter 'E'. The letter 'E' is ornately designed with intricate scrollwork, flourishes, and embellishments. The upper and lower arms of the letter are adorned with swirling lines and curves.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.3 x 36.6 cm (17 7/16 x 14 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17127

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 68, no. 131.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 84, pl. 269.

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: J.L. Boyd

Wikidata ID

Q64591266

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