Stern Piece from "Henrietta Francis"

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
This is a drawing of an ornamental design. The artwork depicts a detailed ornamental motif that extends horizontally across the canvas. On the left side, the design is fully rendered with intricate patterns featuring a combination of dark grays and golden hues. The patterns resemble swirling leaves and floral elements. As the design progresses to the right, the intensity of the detail and color recedes into a faint outline, showing the initial sketching phase of the same ornament. The composition plays with the concept of an artwork in progress, contrasting the finished detailing on one side with the penciled stage on the other.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.8 x 54.6 cm (14 7/8 x 21 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18020


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535350

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