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Lady's Buckles

c. 1936

Charles Criswell

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Charles Criswell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows two identical octagonal shapes with circular designs in the center. The abstract shapes within the circles resemble a balanced scale or a tuning fork, with a mix of horizontal and vertical lines. These elements are encased in concentric circles, creating a lens or watch face effect. Both designs are set on light-colored backgrounds, giving the impression of framed photographs or scientific diagrams.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.8 x 22.9 cm (11 3/4 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3211

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64538385

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