Pot Trivet

c. 1939

Benjamin Resnick

Associated Names
Benjamin Resnick

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a rustic piece of furniture resembling a low stool with a circular seat and three legs. It is crafted in a monochrome, pencil-like shading. A long, curved handle or arm extends from the rear of the seat. The color palette consists of various shades of gray and black on a plain, light background, creating a minimalist look. The object is centrally positioned with two legs angled towards the left and right, and the elongated handle stretches to the right. The artist's signature is located in the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.1 x 36.3 cm (11 1/16 x 14 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 1/4" in diameter; 3 7/16" high; 17 1/4" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15866

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Benjamin Resnick

Wikidata ID

Q64537217

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