Philip Johnson

American, active c. 1935

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The image shows a glass jar with a lid in the center. The jar has decorative elements etched onto its surface. It is colored in shades of green against an off-white background. The jar has a dome-shaped lid with a knob on top. Shadows highlight its contours. There is a thin, incomplete gray border framing the artwork, and the artist's signature, P. Johnson, is in the bottom right corner.
Philip Johnson, Sugar Bowl, c. 1940, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.17831

Sugar Bowl

Philip Johnson · c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.17831
This is a painting of a stylized horse standing on a platform. The image features an elegant depiction of a prancing horse rendered in a monochromatic, sepia-like tone. The horse is shown in profile, emphasizing its graceful neck and raised foreleg. The background is neutral, drawing attention to the horse itself. The platform beneath the horse suggests it might represent a weather vane figure or a decorative motif rather than a realistic setting.
Philip Johnson, Weather Vane Finial, c. 1939, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.16221

Weather Vane Finial

Philip Johnson · c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.16221
In the image, there is a metal bucket with a red, scalloped edge and a handle. The bucket looks slightly rusted and worn, with a smaller metallic object hanging from its side. The predominant colors are rusty red, dark gray, and metallic tones against an off-white background. The artist's signature, "Philip Johnson," is in the bottom left corner of the image.
Philip Johnson, Toy Stove, c. 1939, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15324

Toy Stove

Philip Johnson · c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15324
The image shows a brass candlestick holder with a wide, shallow dish at the base and an upright cylindrical holder for a candle. It has a handle protruding from the side of the dish. The color palette consists of muted golds and browns against a light, off-white background. The candlestick is positioned prominently in the foreground, slightly off-center to the right. Faint technical sketches of the holder are visible in the upper left corner.
Philip Johnson, Candlestick, c. 1939, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.17662

Candlestick

Philip Johnson · c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.17662
The image features a large, intricately designed goblet or chalice with a lid, resting on a circular base. The goblet appears to be made of a metallic material with a golden hue. The color palette is primarily gold and bronze, with subtle shading to convey depth and texture. The object is centrally positioned in the image, viewed directly from the front, allowing the full shape and structure of the goblet to be clearly visible within the frame. At the bottom right corner of the image, the name "R. JOHNSON" is inscribed.
Philip Johnson, Betty Lamp, c. 1939, graphite and watercolor on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.12349

Betty Lamp

Philip Johnson · c. 1939 · graphite and watercolor on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.12349
This is a drawing of a design for a cast iron toy stove. The drawing features three views of the toy stove: a top view, a front view, and a side view. Each view is illustrated with precise lines, capturing the distinct features of the stove, including its circular, perforated design and decorative elements. The stove has a classic, ornamental style, evident from the arched legs and detailed grill on top. Below these views, the words "TOY STOVE (CAST IRON)" are inscribed. The artist's signature, "Philip Johnson," is evident in the lower left corner.
Philip Johnson, Toy Stove, c. 1939, pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15328

Toy Stove

Philip Johnson · c. 1939 · pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15328
This image shows a vintage metal oil lamp with a curved spout and a handle. The lamp is the largest object in the composition. The palette is predominantly grayscale. The lamp appears as a dark gray or black object against a light beige background. It is positioned centrally in the image with the spout curving upwards.
Philip Johnson, Betty Lamp, c. 1939, graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.12362

Betty Lamp

Philip Johnson · c. 1939 · graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.12362
The image features a large weathervane in the shape of a cow, with a reddish-brown patina and patches of corrosion in shades of green and gray. The cow form is centered in the image, standing with its head facing to the right, and displays riveted sections. Below the cow is a rectangular greenish bar suggesting a base or support. The color palette includes earthy tones such as rusty browns, faded greens, and grays against a light beige background.
Philip Johnson, Cow Weather Vane, c. 1939, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.16233

Cow Weather Vane

Philip Johnson · c. 1939 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.16233
The image shows a small metal trivet with an intricately designed surface. The trivet is dark gray and black with a patina, and the handle is brown. It is positioned centrally within the image, slightly angled, with the handle extending towards the upper right corner. The three-legged base is visible.
Philip Johnson, Trivet, c. 1938, watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15787

Trivet

Philip Johnson · c. 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15787
The image displays a cast iron pan with six rounded wells and a handle, placed at the center on a light-colored background. The pan has a symmetrical shape with the handle extending to the right, and three short legs supporting it.
Philip Johnson, Muffin Pan, c. 1938, graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.12707

Muffin Pan

Philip Johnson · c. 1938 · graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.12707