Umbrella Stand

c. 1940

Jacob Lipkin

Associated Names
Jacob Lipkin

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture features a man standing confidently at the center. He is dressed in a seafaring outfit with a wide-brimmed hat and holds two circular rings or ropes. The sculpture is made of a dark material, possibly metal, with a monochrome gray finish highlighting detailed features. The figure stands on a structure resembling nautical elements, including parts of anchors and ropes. The piece is elevated on a base with embossed patterns, giving it a textured appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 57.7 x 36.7 cm (22 11/16 x 14 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 27 1/4" high; 17 5/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15920

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: LIPKIN

Wikidata ID

Q64580030

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