Snuffer

1935/1942

Franklin C. Moyan

Associated Names
Franklin C. Moyan

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features an illustration of ornate, vintage metal scissors. The scissors have intricate, curved handles and a pointed tip, depicted in a golden metallic hue. The color palette is subdued, featuring warm gold tones with hints of grey for shading and structure. The scissors are positioned centrally and slightly angled. In the top left corner, there is a linear side profile sketch of the same scissors. Both drawings are on a light tan background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 23 cm (11 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9235

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: SIDE VIEW; center in graphite: TOP VIEW; lower center in graphite: FULL SIZE CANDLE SNUFFER - BRASS / 1820; lower right in graphite: MOYAN

Wikidata ID

Q64570428

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