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Snuff Box

1936

Marie Famularo

Associated Names

Marie Famularo

Artist, American, 1901 - 1975

The image displays three large, intricately detailed acorn designs in warm browns. The top-left acorn is larger and vertically oriented with a pronounced cap. To the right is a circular acorn viewed from above. Below and centered is another acorn, split in two to reveal detailed design elements. The objects are set against a light, neutral background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28 x 22.7 cm (11 x 8 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 2" high; 1 1/8" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.8916

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: MARIE FAMULARO / 9-10-36

Wikidata ID

Q64595204

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