Powder Horn

1938

J.J. O'Neill

Associated Names
J.J. O'Neill

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows two intricately carved conical objects standing upright. The objects are primarily brown and beige with hints of black, showcasing a subdued color palette. The objects are positioned side by side on a neutral background, with the left one slightly lower and closer to the foreground than the one on the right. Both objects have a similar structure and decoration, with detailed patterns etched into their surfaces.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 38.2 cm (14 1/8 x 15 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 1/4" long; 2 1/4" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13347

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: J.J. O'Neill -

Wikidata ID

Q64579223

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