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Plywood During the War

Study for Leg Splint Sculpture

Ray Eames

1943

The leg splint pattern inspired Ray’s sculptural creativity. This final ink drawing for the sculpture evolved from Ray’s earlier sketches.

“OFFICE” and “TRIPOD” are written in pencil and “62155” in black ink on the paper

  • Medium:Ink and graphite on paper
  • Dimensions:5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
  • Item:A.2019.2.021