Eldon Allen

American, 1920 - 1998

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The image shows a rusted metallic canister standing upright. The canister has a cylindrical body and an octagonal cap. The color palette includes various shades of brown and rust, with some gray areas indicating corrosion. The canister is positioned centrally in the image against a plain, light background.
Eldon Allen, Tin Tea Caddy, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.16589

Tin Tea Caddy

Eldon Allen · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.16589
The image shows a metal candlestick with a wax candle that has melted at the top. The candlestick has a round base, a cylindrical holder, an upright lever, and a small circular handle. The color palette includes browns, grays, and off-white wax. The candlestick is centrally positioned in the image with the melted wax at the top and the circular base extended outward.
Eldon Allen, Candlestick, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.9081

Candlestick

Eldon Allen · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.9081
The image shows an arrangement of geometric shapes such as circles, squares, and interwoven lines, creating a symmetrical pattern. The abstract design uses a grid of red circles and squares.
Eldon Allen, Bedspread, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.761

Bedspread

Eldon Allen · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.761
A grey metal watering can is shown against a plain beige background. The watering can has a conical body, a long spout extending to the left, and a handle curving to the right. Shadows are visible on the right side of the can, indicating a light source coming from the left.
Eldon Allen, Tin Lamp, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.12478

Tin Lamp

Eldon Allen · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.12478
The image displays a large metal object with a pointed tip and a hook and handle-like structure at one end. The color palette consists of muted browns and grays against a light off-white background. The object is positioned horizontally across the image, with its handle on the right side and the pointed tip extending towards the left.
Eldon Allen, Candle Holder, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.12164

Candle Holder

Eldon Allen · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.12164
A dark brown leather spur with an ornate design and large metallic rowel wheel is centered in the image. The color palette consists mainly of browns from the leather and dark metallic tones from the metal components, with some silver where star-shaped decorations are visible. Positioned horizontally across from the view, the leather strap arches from the left, connected to the metallic elements that extend towards the right, ending in the spiked rowel.
Eldon Allen, Spur, 1935/1942, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.1876

Spur

Eldon Allen · 1935/1942 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.1876
The image shows two wooden objects with intricate grapevine motifs carved on them. The objects are placed side by side in the center of the frame against a neutral background.
Eldon Allen, Wood Carving, 1935/1942, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.12807

Wood Carving

Eldon Allen · 1935/1942 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.12807
The image shows an ornate, intricately designed object that appears to be a decorative artifact. It resembles a handle or part of a larger structure. The color palette mainly consists of earthy tones, including browns with accents of light blue and white patterns. The object is centrally positioned in the image. Its design elements are symmetrically distributed from left to right, with the left side featuring a gear-like pattern and the right side forming a stylized animal head. The background is a plain, neutral tone which makes the object stand out prominently.
Eldon Allen, Spur, 1935/1942, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.14689

Spur

Eldon Allen · 1935/1942 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.14689
The image displays a large, intricately detailed spur and a smaller spur fitting. The color palette consists mainly of brown and metallic silver, with bronze tones in the spur's body. The largest spur is positioned horizontally at the center with its circular rowel on the right. The smaller spur fitting is placed slightly above and to the right of the larger spur, diagonally. Both objects are set against a plain off-white background.
Eldon Allen, Spur, 1935/1942, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.1875

Spur

Eldon Allen · 1935/1942 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.1875