Skimmer

1938

Charles Moss

Associated Names
Charles Moss

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows two kitchen utensils. One is a ladle with a metallic bowl showing dark green and brown hues and a handle extending to the right. The other is a smaller utensil, possibly a scoop, with a similar color palette. Both items have an oxidized surface. They are set against a neutral background with the ladle positioned diagonally from the bottom left towards the center, and the smaller utensil in the upper right portion of the frame. The colors are mainly earthy tones, giving the objects an ancient or rustic look.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.8 x 45.1 cm (12 1/8 x 17 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14211


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in watercolor: Chas F. Moss./ 1938

Wikidata ID

Q64538822

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