Powder Horn

c. 1939

Joseph Papa

Associated Names
Joseph Papa

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A curved, yellowish horn with detailed engravings is displayed against a plain, light beige background. The horn features intricate designs that include human figures, foliage, and text. The color palette is predominantly yellow with subtle brown outlines. The horn points toward the top right corner. The text "J. PAPA" is inscribed below the horn, slightly off-center to the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.8 x 30.8 cm (14 1/2 x 12 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13348

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: J. PAPA

Wikidata ID

Q64591321

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