Tongs

c. 1937

Samuel Fineman

Associated Names
Samuel Fineman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image consists of tongs with a scissor-like lattice structure. The color palette is neutral with shades of brown and grey representing a metallic texture. The tongs are centered vertically on a light background, with handles at the top and hooks at the bottom. A small line drawing of the object is in the lower-left corner, while the bottom right corner features a signature and date.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 23.9 cm (13 15/16 x 9 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 16" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15238

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Samuel Fineman Del 259-1

Wikidata ID

Q64630333

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