Spoon

c. 1936

Carl Keksi

Associated Names
Carl Keksi

Artist, American, 1899 - 1965

A large drawing of a wooden spoon is in the center of the image. The handle is light brown and the bowl is darker brown. Around the main spoon are three smaller outlined sketches: one of a spoon's handle to the left, a simple oval shape below it, and a side profile of a handle or spoon to the far right. The color palette is primarily beige, light wood tones, and soft browns. The background is off-white and minimal, emphasizing the central spoon and sketches.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.5 x 21.9 cm (11 5/8 x 8 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" long; 2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14878

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Carl Keksi

Wikidata ID

Q64537961

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