Snuffer

c. 1936

Hester Duany

Associated Names
Hester Duany

Artist, American, 1891 - 1964

The image shows a pair of scissors with a metal box attached. The scissors and box are depicted realistically in the lower left portion of the image, while an outline sketch of the same object is shown in the upper right part. The color palette consists of muted shades of gray, brown, and hints of blue. The colored scissors and box are in the bottom left quadrant against a soft, empty background, while the sketched version is centrally positioned towards the top right, adding depth to the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.1 x 22.7 cm (11 7/16 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9226


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: HESTER DUANY

Wikidata ID

Q64574250

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