Charles Henning

American, active c. 1935

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This is a painting of a steam engine resembling a horse-drawn carriage being pulled by two galloping horses. The steam engine is an intricately designed metallic contraption with various levers, wheels, and cylindrical and dome-shaped components. The engine's prominent wheels are painted in a vivid red hue. The two horses are dynamically depicted as they gallop energetically, their harnesses stretching taut as they pull the carriage. The artist has captured the muscular form and detail of the horses, imbuing them with a sense of power and motion. The color palette is primarily composed of earthy tones for the horses and metallic grays and reds for the engine.
Charles Henning, Toy Fire Engine, c. 1942, watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.16910

Toy Fire Engine

Charles Henning · c. 1942 · watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.16910
The image contains two rectangular sections with abstract patterns. The top section has a dark background with yellow petal-like shapes at the corners and center, surrounded by thin curving lines. The bottom section features a band with wavy lines, bordered by round green and red shapes, and a floral arrangement with abstract blooms and leaves in vibrant greens and oranges.
Charles Henning, Toleware Document Box, c. 1942, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15310

Toleware Document Box

Charles Henning · c. 1942 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15310
The image shows a decorative chalice or goblet as the central object. It has a peach-colored body with green leaves, a yellow-orange design, and a base with green and dark rings. The background is plain light beige. The goblet is positioned slightly above the center with empty space around it.
Charles Henning, Pa. German Salt Cup, c. 1941, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.3826

Pa. German Salt Cup

Charles Henning · c. 1941 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.3826
The image shows a sculpture or model of a pig as the main object on a plain background. The pig is primarily brown and tan with some darker spots and a touch of red on its mouth. The background is very light, almost off-white. The pig is centered, facing right, with the name "C. Hennig" printed lightly in the lower left corner.
Charles Henning, Penny Bank: Pig, c. 1941, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.8441

Penny Bank: Pig

Charles Henning · c. 1941 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.8441
The image shows a large historic cannon mounted on red spoked wheels. The cannon has a metallic appearance with shades of gold and bronze, while the carriage is black with red detailing. The cannon is positioned in the center of a light background, with the barrel pointing to the right.
Charles Henning, Toy Cannon, c. 1941, watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.7800

Toy Cannon

Charles Henning · c. 1941 · watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.7800
The image shows a rectangular tray with angled corners featuring an intricate design. The tray is primarily composed of earthy tones such as browns and muted reds, with accents of green and a central motif that appears silver or grayish. It is positioned centrally in the image, oriented horizontally with its longer sides parallel to the top and bottom of the image. The surface beneath the tray is an unadorned, neutral-toned background.
Charles Henning, Tray, c. 1941, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15246

Tray

Charles Henning · c. 1941 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15246
The image shows a cylindrical tin canister with a conical top. The canister is painted in a dark color with red, yellow, and green floral patterns. The color palette consists of dark brown or black for the body of the canister, accented with reds, greens, and yellows for the floral designs. The object is positioned upright on a plain, light-colored background.
Charles Henning, Toleware Tea Caddy, c. 1941, watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15227

Toleware Tea Caddy

Charles Henning · c. 1941 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15227
The image displays a vintage decorative tin box with a domed lid and a handle on top. The box has a latch in the center and is adorned with floral and ribbon patterns in earthy tones such as brown, red, green, and cream. It is positioned centrally and seen from a slightly elevated angle, showing the front and top surfaces clearly.
Charles Henning, Toleware Box, c. 1941, watercolor, graphite, gouache, and pen and ink on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.16916

Toleware Box

Charles Henning · c. 1941 · watercolor, graphite, gouache, and pen and ink on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.16916
The image shows a decorated cup or goblet against a plain background. The cup has a rich, warm color palette dominated by yellows and reds, with green leaf-like patterns. The text "C. Hennig" is located to the left of the image, halfway down from the top. The cup is positioned towards the bottom center of the image.
Charles Henning, Pa. German Salt Cup, c. 1941, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.3824

Pa. German Salt Cup

Charles Henning · c. 1941 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.3824
The image shows a cylindrical, lidded metal canister with a dark brown base color and decorative yellow patterns. The canister has a central band in a lighter color with green and orange-red accents. The canister's handle is on top. The object is positioned centrally on a plain backdrop.
Charles Henning, Toleware Box, c. 1941, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15151

Toleware Box

Charles Henning · c. 1941 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15151