Hooked Rug

c. 1936

Carl Keksi

Associated Names
Carl Keksi

Artist, American, 1899 - 1965

This drawing features a ship near Cuba. The ship is white with red and black smokestacks, sailing on a blue sea. Flags are displayed on the ship's masts and along the shore, including a Cuban flag. A palm tree and a sign labeled "CUBA" are on the left side, while a red tropical flower and green leaves are on the right. The scene is bordered by a red and black striped pattern, and the background is textured light pink.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23 x 30.5 cm (9 1/16 x 12 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 64" wide; 32" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.239

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Carl Keksi

Wikidata ID

Q64537951

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