Pa. German Cheese Strainer

c. 1940

Luther D. Wenrich

Associated Names
Luther D. Wenrich

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a metal perforated container with a handle on its upper side. The container is slightly heart-shaped, weathered, and tarnished. It has small punctures throughout its surface, with a color palette of primarily muted and soft shades of gray, with some hints of brown. The container is positioned centrally with a slight angle turned toward the viewer, showing its side and handle clearly.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.2 x 24.3 cm (9 15/16 x 9 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 2 1/8" high; 3" wide; 4" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3679

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 486, no. 1746.

Wikidata ID

Q64594400

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