Pipe Bowl

c. 1937

Carl Keksi

Associated Names
Carl Keksi

Artist, American, 1899 - 1965

The image shows a detailed drawing of a carved pipe bowl with an intricate design, featuring a portrait of a man labeled "A. Garfield." The color palette consists mainly of rich browns and earthy tones resembling wood. The pipe is central in the image, with two additional lighter sketches of the pipe's design above and below it, depicted in a more unfinished state. The name "Carl Kahski" is written near the bottom center of the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.4 x 21.8 cm (11 15/16 x 8 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5" high; 5 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16426

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Carl Keksi

Wikidata ID

Q64537962

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