Pair of Pin Cushions

c. 1939

Nicholas Acampora

Associated Names
Nicholas Acampora

Artist, American, born Italy, 1886 - 1950

The image shows two walnut shells on twig-like stands. One shell is open to reveal a reddish-brown interior, while the other shell is closed. The color palette consists of shades of brown and red against a light-colored background. The open shell is placed closer to the viewer, with the closed shell positioned slightly to the right and farther away. The artist's signature is in the lower right corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 28.4 cm (9 x 11 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 2" high; 1 5/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13276

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: N. Acampora

Wikidata ID

Q64618204

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