Paper Knife

c. 1938

Max Fernekes

Associated Names
Max Fernekes

Artist, American, 1905 - 1984

The image shows an intricately carved object, resembling a knife, with a long handle and a floral design at the top. The color palette consists of warm wood tones, ranging from light to medium beige with hints of brown in the carved details. The object is centered on a plain, light-colored background, with the handle pointing downwards and the floral carving at the top. The object is oriented vertically in the frame.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 23.4 cm (14 x 9 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11993

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: MAX FERNEKES

Wikidata ID

Q64614083

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