Inkwell

c. 1939

Nicholas Amantea

Associated Names
Nicholas Amantea

Artist, American, 1900 - 1978

Two book-shaped objects are depicted in the image. The top object is cream and blue with intricate patterns and a hole on its surface, positioned slightly off-center to the left. The lower object is primarily blue with a darker interior and some design elements on the surface, towards the right. The color palette includes shades of blue, cream, and brown against a neutral background. The objects are placed with the top one leaning right and the lower one leaning left.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.3 x 22.7 cm (11 15/16 x 8 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 2 3/4" High 1 1/2" Wide(max) 1 1/4" Wide(back) 1 7/8" Deep.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7338

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: N. Amantea

Wikidata ID

Q64618277

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