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Mortar and Pestle

c. 1937

Eugene Barrell

Associated Names

Eugene Barrell

Artist, American, 1915 - 1994

A large brown mortar and pestle are in the center of the image. The mortar is brown, and the pestle is light blue. The color palette includes brown, light blue, and hints of orange. The mortar is on a blue base. The utensil is leaning slightly to the right. The background is off-white.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.4 x 22.5 cm (11 3/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10439

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 98, no. 198.

Wikidata ID

Q64560043

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