Lon Cronk

American, active c. 1935

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The image shows a single large metallic-looking jar on a plain beige background. The jar appears reflective with muted shades of gray and beige, hinting at a cylindrical shape with subtle light reflections. The top opening is slightly narrower than the base, and there is a shadow cast to the right on the background. The artist's signature "Lon Cohen" is visible in the bottom right corner of the image.
Lon Cronk, Stoneware Jar, 1941, watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.5139

Stoneware Jar

Lon Cronk · 1941 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.5139
This painting shows a dark-colored metal stand. The main body of the stand is a flat disc composed of wavy and straight bars. A handle protrudes out to one side, slightly tilted towards the top left corner of the image, with the main part of the stand in the center of the painting. Two feet stick out below the front of the disc, allowing it to rest on the ground. The color palette is dominated by shades of dark gray and black, and the background is plain beige paper.
Lon Cronk, Wrought Iron Trivet, c. 1941, watercolor and pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15870

Wrought Iron Trivet

Lon Cronk · c. 1941 · watercolor and pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15870
The image shows a metallic, industrial-looking object that resembles a stove or oven perched on thin legs. The object is primarily gray with bits of brass and has a slightly reflective, dark surface. It is centrally positioned within the image, appearing to hover slightly above the ground. The overall color palette consists of muted grays and blacks against a light beige background, which is mostly unadorned except for the artist's signature in the lower part of the image.
Lon Cronk, Shaker Stove, c. 1941, watercolor and pen and ink on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.17144

Shaker Stove

Lon Cronk · c. 1941 · watercolor and pen and ink on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.17144
This is a drawing of a tabletop pasta machine with a hand crank and a table clamp. The image depicts a traditional manual pasta maker. The machine features a pair of metal rollers and a rotary crank handle with a red wooden grip. Attached to a flat surface by a table clamp, this machine is designed for producing flattened pasta dough sheets. Its elements such as the rollers, wooden handle, and clamp are emphasized by shading and coloration in the illustration.
Lon Cronk, Fluting Iron, c. 1941, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.11629

Fluting Iron

Lon Cronk · c. 1941 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.11629
The image shows a large metallic cylinder object in the center against a plain background. The object is gray with hints of green and brown tones. It is positioned upright and slightly to the right of center in the frame. The background is off-white.
Lon Cronk, Stoneware Quart Jar, 1941, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.5138

Stoneware Quart Jar

Lon Cronk · 1941 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.5138
This is a drawing of a stair railing design. It portrays an intricately detailed railing that is part of a staircase with a gentle curve at the top. The railing consists of uniformly spaced vertical balusters connecting the handrail and base rail, with a large post anchoring the corner. The perspective suggests two possible levels of a building, as indicated by the placement of the stairs at an angle descending to the bottom right of the drawing. The perspective and shading give a sense of depth and dimension to the design. The brown tint used in the drawing emphasizes the details and contours of the wood. The design is accompanied by the artist’s name, "Lon Cronk," written on the image.
Lon Cronk, Shaker Stairway, c. 1941, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.13655

Shaker Stairway

Lon Cronk · c. 1941 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.13655
The artwork depicts a Shaker tin dish drainer, prominently positioned in the center. It has a rectangular shape with slatted bars across the top for draining dishes. The color palette is composed of muted grays and blues, giving it a metallic appearance. The dish drainer is shown from a slightly elevated angle, allowing a clear view of its structure and legs. The background is a plain, off-white color, which emphasizes the object.
Lon Cronk, Shaker Tin Dish Drainer, c. 1941, watercolor, pen and ink, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.13542

Shaker Tin Dish Drainer

Lon Cronk · c. 1941 · watercolor, pen and ink, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.13542
The image shows a large wooden dining table with a rectangular top and four slender legs. The color palette includes warm browns and reddish hues against a light beige background. The table is centrally positioned with ample space around it.
Lon Cronk, Shaker Dining Table, c. 1941, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.13648

Shaker Dining Table

Lon Cronk · c. 1941 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.13648
The image is of a large wooden dining table with a rectangular top supported by two pedestal legs. The table has a warm, rich brown color with visible dark wood grain. It is placed against a neutral beige background.
Lon Cronk, Shaker Refectory Table, c. 1939, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.13649

Shaker Refectory Table

Lon Cronk · c. 1939 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.13649
The image shows a wooden drop-leaf table with turned legs against a plain backdrop. The color palette consists of various shades of brown, emphasizing the natural wood grain and finish. The table is positioned centrally, angled slightly to the left, displaying four visible legs with the drop-leaves down.
Lon Cronk, Dining Table, c. 1939, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.5581

Dining Table

Lon Cronk · c. 1939 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.5581