Trivet

c. 1942

LeRoy Griffith

Associated Names
LeRoy Griffith

Artist, American, 1915 - 1958

This is a painting of an ornate ironwork piece displayed against a plain backdrop. The ironwork is intricately designed with flowing curves and symmetrical patterns, culminating in a pointed shape at the top and a downward facing point at the bottom. The piece features rich brown colors and is reminiscent of Gothic Revival style. This is in the style of Renaissance and Medieval ornamental artistry.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15793

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 502, no. 1817.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: LeRoy Griffith

Wikidata ID

Q64593006

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