Cheese Basket

c. 1941

George File

Associated Names
George File

Artist, American, c. 1885 - unknown

A round, woven basket with a hexagonal pattern is the largest object in the image. The basket is primarily in shades of brown against a light beige background. Positioned centrally, the basket's lattice structure spans most of the frame, with its edges neatly aligned toward the outer bounds of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 40.7 cm (12 x 16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 30" in diameter; 5" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8649

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Geo.J. File

Wikidata ID

Q64571393

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