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Powder Flask

c. 1936

Aaron Fastovsky

Associated Names

Aaron Fastovsky

Artist, American, born Russia, 1899 - 1979

The image displays a cone-shaped object resembling a megaphone with a textured surface and straps looping around it. It is in grayscale, showcasing various shades and shadows. The cone sits horizontally in the center with straps extending above and below in fluid designs. A signature "Aaron Fahresky" is visible in the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.9 x 30.7 cm (9 x 12 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 10" long; 4" high
Accession Number

1943.8.13327

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Aaron Fastovsky

Wikidata ID

Q64533176

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