Water Filter

c. 1937

Gordena Jackson

Associated Names
Gordena Jackson

Artist, American, 1900 - 1993

This is a drawing of a mechanical part. The main subject is a three-dimensional rendering of a metal component with a circular opening at the top and four symmetrical notches around the rim. The lower portion of the part widens gradually and has a rounded bottom. In the bottom right corner, there is a smaller technical drawing, showing a cross-section view with precise measurements and details. The drawing has a technical, industrial design focus, rendered in fine graphite lines and shading.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    colored pencil, graphite, and chalk on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25 x 35.5 cm (9 13/16 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 29"diam; 17"opening; 19 1/2"high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6871

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Gordena Jackson

Wikidata ID

Q64572590

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