Comb

c. 1936

Erwin Schwabe

Associated Names
Erwin Schwabe

Artist, American, 1886 - 1977

The image features a detailed and ornate hair comb as the largest object, with an intricately designed top section and a row of evenly spaced, slender teeth. The drawing primarily uses graphite grays and muted tones, giving it a monochromatic appearance. The comb is positioned centrally within the frame, with a simplified sketch of the same comb in outline located in the lower left corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2374

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: ESchwabe .

Wikidata ID

Q64559885

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