Knife and Spoon Box

c. 1953

Harry Eisman

Associated Names
Harry Eisman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large ornate wooden urn with a rounded lid and decorative finial on top, all set upon a square base. The color palette primarily consists of rich brown and reddish tones that highlight the wood grain and subtle gilded accents running along the contours. The urn is centrally positioned in the image against a plain, light background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.4 x 23 cm (11 9/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 30 1/8" high; 13 1/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7900

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: HARRY EISMAN

Wikidata ID

Q64573166

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