Painted Decorations on Ceiling

c. 1939

Harry Mann Waddell

Associated Names
Harry Mann Waddell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is an image of a decorative wooden corbel. The artwork displays a piece of traditional architectural woodwork with intricate painted designs featuring floral and geometric motifs. The wood is weathered and has a natural, rustic look with a light color palette of soft whites and grays. The painted designs feature red, yellow, and green hues in a classic and symmetrical arrangement, enhancing the corbel's visual interest. The shadows and light render the details with precision, giving a sense of depth and dimensionality to the wooden object.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.9 x 35.5 cm (9 13/16 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17858


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: HARRY MANN WADDELL

Wikidata ID

Q64573337

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