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Cannon-shaped Ballot Box

c. 1941

Joseph Ficcadenti

Associated Names

Joseph Ficcadenti

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden cannon mounted on a rectangular wooden box. The colors are various shades of brown, emphasizing the wood texture. The cannon is pointing slightly upwards to the left, positioned on top of the box. The box is horizontal and has compartments, one of which is open and visible.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.1 x 30.2 cm (8 11/16 x 11 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.8332

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64591145

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