Carving: Boar's Head

1935/1942

Joseph Goldberg

Associated Names
Joseph Goldberg

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a textured object resembling a sculpted boar's head with prominent tusks positioned towards the left side. It is primarily in dark brown and black tones, with some areas of light brown or ochre patches and hints of metallic across its surface. The color palette of the image includes dark earthy colors along with cream and muted greys. The object takes up the left side and a bit of the center, with a light source casting a shadow to the right side. The surrounding area is mostly empty, with some pencil writing and abstract brush strokes towards the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 15.1 x 34.4 cm (5 15/16 x 13 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 54" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17999


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64591190

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