Flatiron Holder

c. 1936

Isidore Sovensky

Associated Names
Isidore Sovensky

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture features a relief of a man's profile, with distinct facial features, dressed in a coat and possibly a formal shirt, within a framed structure resembling an elongated hexagon with an ornate handle, akin to a hand mirror. The subject of the relief appears to be a historical figure characterized by a pronounced forehead and a periwig or styled hair common in 18th-century depictions. The color of the sculpture appears to be a metallic grey. It is positioned on a three-legged stand, elevating it slightly off the surface. A detailed illustration above the sculpture reveals a cross-section and a side view, offering insights into its thickness and the intricacy of the design, along with a scale bar indicating its measurements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23 x 28.7 cm (9 1/16 x 11 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17532


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64578870

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