Knee Buckles

c. 1937

James M. Lawson

Associated Names
James M. Lawson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a piece of decorative hardware with a rounded rectangular frame and a branched motif. The image features a central element resembling a grille or a decorative buckle, framed within a larger, rectangular boundary on the page. The main object is designed with a hollow, lattice-like structure, composed of consecutive oval shapes aligned horizontally, which create an intricate pattern. Within this framework, a dark, branching form adds an organic aspect to the otherwise geometric design. In the top right corner of the drawing, there is a smaller sketch or schematic. The overall presentation is precise and measured, indicative of a technical drawing or design plan.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.8 x 30.2 cm (9 x 11 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2351


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: DEL. 156-1 James M. Lawson

Wikidata ID

Q64580482

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