Cherry Pitter

1935/1942

Wayne White

Associated Names
Wayne White

Artist, American, 1890 - 1978

The image presents a stylized assemblage of mechanical components, including a clamp, an old wooden block, and a handle, arranged in a surreal manner. The color palette is muted, with shades of brown, gray, and black dominating the scene against an off-white background. The objects are positioned in the right half of the image, with the handle extending upwards and curving slightly, while the clamps and components are arranged horizontally and vertically.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 45.4 cm (14 1/8 x 17 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 2 13/16" wide; 6 1/2" high; 7 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9397

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: WAYNE WHITE

Wikidata ID

Q64634643

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