Ship's Compass

c. 1937

Magnus S. Fossum

Associated Names
Magnus S. Fossum

Artist, American, 1888 - 1980

This is a drawing of a nautical compass. The artwork depicts an antique compass with cardinal directions. A fleur-de-lis is at the north pointer. The inscription "Robert Merrifield, New York" is at the center. The compass is in a bronzed casing. Additionally, two schematic views are shown: one side view and one bottom view. The name “Magnus S. Fossum” is below as the artist.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.7 x 28.8 cm (14 7/16 x 11 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6" deep; 8" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9481

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: MAGNUS S. FOSSUM.

Wikidata ID

Q64594637

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