Harvey Beck

American, 1895 - 1966

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The image depicts an abstract composition resembling the shape of a dress with broad, flowing lines forming a wide skirt at the bottom and a narrowed section at the top. The surface texture within the shape is varied, with mottled patterns.
Harvey Beck, Ship Builder's Axe Head, 1939, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.8338

Ship Builder's Axe Head

Harvey Beck · 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.8338

The image shows a wooden box with dovetail joints next to a wooden rectangle with a handle and an engraved floral design. The color palette is various shades of brown. The box is open with its top slightly facing towards the viewer, while the decorative piece is placed diagonally in front of the box with the handle pointing to the right.
Harvey Beck, Butter Molds, 1939, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.9033

Butter Molds

Harvey Beck · 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.9033