Joseph Papa

American, active c. 1935

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A curved, yellowish horn with detailed engravings is displayed against a plain, light beige background. The horn features intricate designs that include human figures, foliage, and text. The color palette is predominantly yellow with subtle brown outlines. The horn points toward the top right corner. The text "J. PAPA" is inscribed below the horn, slightly off-center to the right.
Joseph Papa, Powder Horn, c. 1939, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.13348

Powder Horn

Joseph Papa · c. 1939 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.13348

The image displays a two-branched candle holder with a twisted central stem and curled decorations, set on a circular base. The color palette consists of various shades of gray, giving it a metallic appearance. The candle holder is positioned at the center of a plain, off-white background.
Joseph Papa, Iron Candlestick, c. 1938, graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.12198

Iron Candlestick

Joseph Papa · c. 1938 · graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.12198

The image shows a detailed drawing of an oval-shaped dish with a high, arching handle. The color palette is monochrome, with shades of gray. The dish is centered in the image, slightly tilted to the right, with the handle forming an arc above it. The artist's signature "Josxe9ph Papa" is written at the lower right corner of the drawing.
Joseph Papa, Iron Griddle, c. 1938, graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.11411

Iron Griddle

Joseph Papa · c. 1938 · graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.11411

The image shows a swing seat drawn in shades of gray and black on an off-white background. The swing seat is suspended by a chain that extends diagonally upward to the top center of the image. The artist's signature "Joseph Papa" is in the lower left corner.
Joseph Papa, Iron Griddle, c. 1938, graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.11410

Iron Griddle

Joseph Papa · c. 1938 · graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.11410