Grain Sack Stamp

c. 1940

Elmer R. Kottcamp

Associated Names
Elmer R. Kottcamp

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an intricately designed carving with the initials "J B" in an oval shape. The carving shows detailed embellishments around the initials, which are stylized with decorative swirls and stars. The carving appears to be made of wood with warm brown tones and a grain texture. The edges of the oval have a repeated triangular pattern, and the background is a plain, light color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.5 x 31.6 cm (10 1/16 x 12 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16425

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 665, no. 2440.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Elmer R. Kottcamp

Wikidata ID

Q64559190

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