Michael Fenga

American, 1914 - unknown

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The image displays a wine glass with intricate details. The background is plain. The color palette consists of various shades of gray, showcasing the glass's transparency and reflectiveness. The wine glass is centered vertically, with its base at the bottom of the frame and the stem extending up to support the cup near the middle of the image.
Michael Fenga, Wine Glass, c. 1940, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.17816

Wine Glass

Michael Fenga · c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.17816
The image contains a small ornate object in the upper center, primarily gold with a central circular blue detail. To the left and slightly below is a simple line drawing or sketch made of a curved shield-like shape and a flared trumpet-like form. The background is an off-white or cream color. The objects are centrally aligned, with the ornate object at the top and the sketches directly below. The composition is minimal, focusing on these three elements near the center of the image.
Michael Fenga, Ring, c. 1940, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.17633

Ring

Michael Fenga · c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.17633
The image depicts a single large glass candlestick in soft turquoise color. The candlestick is positioned in the center of the composition, with an off-white or light beige background.
Michael Fenga, Candlestick, c. 1939, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.10564

Candlestick

Michael Fenga · c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.10564
The image displays a glass bottle with intricate patterns, including fluted and starburst designs, and a dark cap. The color palette consists of subtle grayscale tones of the bottle against a light beige or off-white background. The bottle stands upright in the center foreground of the image.
Michael Fenga, Salt Shaker, c. 1939, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.11125

Salt Shaker

Michael Fenga · c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.11125
The image shows a clear, faceted glass goblet at the center, with an off-white background. The goblet is detailed and transparent, reflecting light. The color scheme is shades of gray.
Michael Fenga, Goblet, c. 1939, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.10623

Goblet

Michael Fenga · c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.10623
The image shows a tall, intricately designed clear glass goblet with a wide, flared top, a slender, decorative stem, and a circular, flat base. The color palette is transparent and monochromatic, highlighting the glass material's clarity. The goblet is positioned center in the image, standing upright with a subtle shadow emphasizing its form.
Michael Fenga, Wine Glass, c. 1939, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.10843

Wine Glass

Michael Fenga · c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.10843
A metallic mug with a curvaceous handle is featured prominently in the center of the image. The color palette is gray and silver against a cream-colored background. The mug is positioned centrally and appears to be illuminated from above, creating soft shadows underneath.
Michael Fenga, Silver Cup, c. 1938, graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.13933

Silver Cup

Michael Fenga · c. 1938 · graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.13933
The image shows a clear glass decanter with an intricately carved design on its surface, featuring a round stopper on top. The color palette is primarily transparent and light grey due to the glass's transparency. The decanter is centered in the composition, standing upright on a flat surface, with the stopper visible above the neck of the decanter. Light reflects off the glass, creating highlights and shadows that emphasize the decanter's shape and design.
Michael Fenga, Decanter, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.11135

Decanter

Michael Fenga · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.11135
The image shows a metallic cup with a flared design and the engraving "182" on its side. It is displayed against a beige, textured background. The color scheme is minimal, focusing on silver-grey and off-white tones. The cup is centered in the image, showing the engraved text clearly.
Michael Fenga, Silver Beaker, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.17545

Silver Beaker

Michael Fenga · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.17545
The image shows a pencil drawing of a metal cup with an engraved monogram. It is depicted in monochrome with varying shades of gray to represent the metallic texture and shadows. The cup is placed centrally on a plain background, and the artist's signature is visible in the lower left corner.
Michael Fenga, Silver Beaker, c. 1938, graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.14141

Silver Beaker

Michael Fenga · c. 1938 · graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.14141