Silver Plate Bread Basket

c. 1937

Chris Makrenos

Associated Names
Chris Makrenos

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a large, ornate basket with a beaded handle and rim. The basket is rendered in a metallic color palette, dominated by shades of silver and bronze. To the left of the basket is an intricate black floral pattern. In the upper right corner is a small oval seal. The basket is centrally placed against a light, plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 40.9 cm (12 x 16 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8 1/2" high; 9 3/8" wide; 11 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8650

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right on watercolor: CHRIST MAKRENOS

Wikidata ID

Q64539850

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