Comb

c. 1940

Irene Lawson

Associated Names
Irene Lawson

Artist, American, 1902 - 2001

The image displays a large tortoiseshell comb with six long, evenly spaced prongs and a wide, decorative top portion. The comb features a mottled pattern of dark brown and amber tones set against a plain, light beige background. Positioned in the center, the comb is the focal point of the composition, surrounded by equal space from all sides.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.1 x 22.5 cm (11 7/16 x 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2388

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Irene Lawson

Wikidata ID

Q64574857

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