Robert Cole

American, 1917 - 1972

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The image shows a wooden side table with a drawer and four straight legs, featuring a raised edge on its rectangular top. The table is made of dark brown wood against a light beige background. It is positioned centrally in the image and slightly turned, showing the front and one side. The text "Robert Cole" is visible towards the bottom right corner of the image.
Robert Cole, Tray Table, c. 1940, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.5738

Tray Table

Robert Cole · c. 1940 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.5738
The image shows a large, cylindrical, brown object with a tapered base and an open top. The color palette is warm brown with subtle variations in shading against a neutral background. The object is centered in the image with the words "Robert Cole" inscribed at the bottom center.
Robert Cole, (Large) Fruit Jar, c. 1940, watercolor and colored pencil on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.6059

(Large) Fruit Jar

Robert Cole · c. 1940 · watercolor and colored pencil on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.6059
The image depicts a large, brown, cylindrical object with intricate golden-yellow patterns around its lower portion. The color palette is predominantly brown with accents of yellow and hints of blue near the top. The object is centrally positioned against a plain, light beige background, with the name "Robert Cole" written below it.
Robert Cole, Ink and Pen Stand, c. 1940, watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.11597

Ink and Pen Stand

Robert Cole · c. 1940 · watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.11597