Trivet

c. 1936

Benjamin Resnick

Associated Names
Benjamin Resnick

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a decorative metal piece with a wooden handle. The drawing centers on a detailed depiction of a brass-colored, intricate piece of metalwork featuring ornate cutouts and geometric patterns. The object has circular cutouts at the top, followed by stylized floral and geometric designs below. A dark wooden handle is attached to the metal section, suggesting a practical purpose such as a tool or decorative implement. A smaller line sketch of the same object is included, showing dimensions and decorative elements. The name "Benjamin Resnick" is written next to the main illustration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.4 x 22.4 cm (11 15/16 x 8 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15789


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: BENJAMIN RESNICK

Wikidata ID

Q64537216

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