Scale

1939

Edward Unger

Associated Names
Edward Unger

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A large metal balance scale with two curved hooks is centrally positioned against a plain, light-colored background. The object consists of a circular dial encasing a yellowed, textured material, with a large ring at the top and two hooks extending downward. The color palette is minimal, featuring mainly shades of dark brown and muted gold against an off-white background. The balance scale is centrally located, with one hook on the left slightly shorter than the hook on the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 25.1 cm (14 x 9 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 11 1/2" long; 4 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13442

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Edward Unger / 1939

Wikidata ID

Q64614253

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