Chopping Knife

c. 1941

Nicholas Amantea

Associated Names
Nicholas Amantea

Artist, American, 1900 - 1978

The image shows a large metal blade with a wooden handle. The blade is curved and appears weathered, while the handle is smooth and light brown. The background is off-white or cream. The object is centered in the frame, with the handle at the top and the blade curving downward. The handle slightly extends beyond the width of the blade.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.8 x 28.8 cm (9 x 11 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 7/8" long; 6 1/4" high; blade: 3/32" thick

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9442

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: N. Amantea

Wikidata ID

Q64618295

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