Cap Basket

c. 1938

Samuel O. Klein

Associated Names
Samuel O. Klein

Artist, American, 1906 - 1991

The image shows a large, intricately woven basket with two twisted rope-like handles on either side and an additional loop on top. The color palette consists of warm, earthy tones mainly featuring shades of brown and beige, with some darker accents present in the detailing of the weave and handles. The basket is centered in the composition, with its base resting solidly and the top rim running horizontally across the visual plane.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22 x 30.5 cm (8 11/16 x 12 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 3/4" high; 6" wide; 11" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8604

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: S.O. Klein

Wikidata ID

Q64630365

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