String Bowl

c. 1941

Paul Poffinbarger

Associated Names
Paul Poffinbarger

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a glass bell jar covering a ball of string that is slightly unwound, with a piece of string extending out from underneath the jar. The color palette is predominantly muted and earthy, consisting of various shades of beige, grey, and off-white. The bell jar is centrally placed within the composition, with the ball of string directly beneath it and the string extending out towards the front left side. The composition is set against a plain, neutral background, creating a minimalist appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 24.5 cm (13 15/16 x 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11165


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: PAUL POFFINBARGER

Wikidata ID

Q64619103

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