Shaker Compass

c. 1938

Richard Barnett

Associated Names
Richard Barnett

Artist, American, 1918 - 1986

A large, wooden triangular object is depicted in the image. It resembles a pair of compasses or calipers, featuring two long straight legs and a curved upper section with an arc shape. The color palette consists of warm brown tones against a light beige or off-white background. The object stands vertically with the curved section at the top left and the pointed end towards the bottom right. The name "Richard Barnett" is inscribed near the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 41.5 x 33.2 cm (16 5/16 x 13 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13679

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Richard / BARNETT

Wikidata ID

Q64620462

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