Kas

c. 1937

Lily Capson

Associated Names
Lily Capson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden cabinet with two tall doors. Each door is intricately carved with fruit, foliage, and decorative motifs. The carvings are symmetrical, with various fruits and leaves. The cabinet stands on four rounded feet. The wood has shades of browns and greys, giving it an aged look. The piece emphasizes craftsmanship and attention to detail in woodworking.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 29.2 cm (9 x 11 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 54"high; 57 3/4"wide; 21"deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5852

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 251, pl. 882.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Lily M. Copson

Wikidata ID

Q64578805

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