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c. 1940

Chris Makrenos

Associated Names
Chris Makrenos

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, round decorative object resembling a floral design placed in the upper center area, next to a single metallic screw with a wide, flat head on the left. The decorative object features gold and bronze tones with a circular, flower-like pattern. The screw has a metallic sheen with hints of brass color on the head and a dark, steel-colored shaft. The name "Chris Makrenos" is written in small, dark letters just below the decorative object on the right side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.5 x 28.3 cm (14 3/8 x 11 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3 5/16" round

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15097

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center right in watercolor: CHRIS MAKRENOS

Wikidata ID

Q64539887

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