Trivet

c. 1939

Charles Cullen

Associated Names
Charles Cullen

Artist, American, 1888 - 1939

This is a drawing of a geometric structure composed of interlocking circular elements. The illustration features two separate views of the structure: an overhead view at the top and an oblique view at the bottom. The top view reveals a symmetrical pattern formed by a series of overlapping rings that create a flower-like design. Below the top view are three lines that represent the side profile of the interlocking system. The oblique view at the bottom offers a perspective of the structure as a three-dimensional object, emphasizing its depth and the way the rings interweave and support one another. The rendering is in a monochromatic scheme.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 23.3 cm (14 x 9 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 1/16" in diameter; 1 3/16" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17474


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Charles Cullen

Wikidata ID

Q64538444

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