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Ink Well

c. 1936

Samuel O. Klein

Associated Names

Samuel O. Klein

Artist, American, 1906 - 1991

The image shows a large, intricately designed object resembling a fountain or lidded container, prominently centered within the composition. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting of shades of gray and black, on a light, off-white background. The object is position centrally, taking up most of the space, and is the focal point of the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 25.9 x 21.1 cm (10 3/16 x 8 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11274

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: S.O. Klein

Wikidata ID

Q64630376

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