Book - English Grammar

c. 1936

Magnus S. Fossum

Associated Names
Magnus S. Fossum

Artist, American, 1888 - 1980

A worn, brown book takes up most of the image, with its cover and spine displaying an aged and textured appearance. Above the book lies an open, aged page with printed text and a cream-colored background. The color palette consists mainly of earthy browns and creamy whites, creating a vintage aesthetic. The book is positioned diagonally with its spine on the left, while the open page is above it and slightly to the right, lying flat.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 26.2 cm (14 x 10 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" long; 4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8740

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Magnus S. Fossum.

Wikidata ID

Q64594636

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