Wooden Stamp

1935/1942

Carl Keksi

Associated Names
Carl Keksi

Artist, American, 1899 - 1965

This is a painting of a wooden stamp. The image features a detailed depiction of a wooden stamp with a handle and a square base that is carved with designs or lettering. In style, it resembles artists who focus on everyday objects with a simple, precise approach, reminiscent of objects captured in still life art. Surrounding the main object, there are faint sketches of geometric shapes and additional designs near the bottom of the canvas, possibly offering a study or exploration of different angles of the object or variations of similar shapes. The painting presents a minimalist yet focused composition, drawing attention to the central wooden object and its detailed textures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.1 x 22.7 cm (11 1/16 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18228


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Carl Keksi

Wikidata ID

Q64537965

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