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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Dough Trough

c. 1937

Carl Keksi

Associated Names

Carl Keksi

Artist, American, 1899 - 1965

The image depicts a wooden chest with an open lid resting on four curving legs. The chest is made of brown wood with varying shades, giving it a natural look. It is set against a light-colored background, with the lid open to show the interior space. The legs are symmetrically positioned beneath the chest.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 43.4 x 36.3 cm (17 1/16 x 14 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9715

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64537960

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