Shaker Oval Box

c. 1936

Alfred H. Smith

Associated Names
Alfred H. Smith

Artist, American, active c. 1935

An oval box with a hinged lid open is displayed in the center of the image. The box has a light beige interior and exterior with a smooth, wood-like texture. The color palette consists of muted tones of light brown and beige. The box is positioned centrally on the page, with the base slightly below the midpoint, and the text "Oval box" directly beneath it. The artist's name, Alfred H. Smith, is signed in the lower right corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 22.8 cm (11 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13563

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Alfred H. Smith.; center in graphite: Oval box

Wikidata ID

Q64534325

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