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Buckle

c. 1936

Charles Criswell

Associated Names

Charles Criswell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a small abstract shape in the center composed of concentric outlines with an irregular oval form. This shape contains intersecting lines. The drawing offers a minimalistic focal point amid empty space.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and pen and ink on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 4.6 x 3 cm (1 13/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3212

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64538386

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