Bellows

c. 1937

Katharine Merrill

Associated Names
Katharine Merrill

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The central object in the image is a detailed painting of a traditional wooden bellows, showcasing a mix of brown hues with blue and decorative elements. Surrounding sketches depict various perspectives and components of the bellows in finer lines, mostly in shades of gray and beige. The bellows is positioned centrally within the composition, while the sketches frame it in the top left, top right, bottom left, and bottom right corners, providing a comprehensive view of the object's design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.5 x 24.8 cm (13 9/16 x 9 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 20 5/8" long; 9 1/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8663

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Katherine Merrill

Wikidata ID

Q64591919

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