Trivet

c. 1941

Robert Clark and Stanley Mazur

Associated Names
Stanley Mazur

Artist, American, 1903 - 1978

Robert Clark

Artist, American, 1910 - 1990

This is a drawing of an ornate decorative motif. The image features an intricate ornamental piece designed for architectural or furniture embellishment. The central element is a floral or sunburst medallion surrounded by a circular frame. This medallion is embellished with radiating petal-like elements creating a symmetrical pattern. Two serpentine elements curve outward at the top, possibly representing stylized foliage or rope patterns. The lower part of the design features a bead-like arc connecting the composition. The detailing and style suggest a classical or neoclassical influence, typical of designs from the 18th or 19th century. The drawing provides a clear and detailed view of the decorative element, emphasizing its textured and ornamental nature.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.8 x 31.4 cm (17 1/4 x 12 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 1/2" long; 5 5/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17141


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 502, no. 1834.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: robert clark & stanley mazur

Wikidata ID

Q64628884

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