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Asthma Jar

c. 1938

Richard Barnett

Associated Names

Richard Barnett

Artist, American, 1918 - 1986

The image shows a single, large wooden spool in the center, against a light beige background. The spool has a bulbous shape and is primarily dark brown with shades of yellowish-brown. The artist's signature, "Richard Barnett," is in the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 38.2 x 30.2 cm (15 1/16 x 11 7/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: Approx: 6 1/4 High 5 Wide
Accession Number

1943.8.6033

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: RICHARD / BARNETT

Wikidata ID

Q64620439

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