Butter Churn

c. 1936

Paul Ward

Associated Names
Paul Ward

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a mechanical device, possibly a press, with a glass cylinder in the center surrounded by wooden or brown structures including gears, support beams, and a handle. The color palette is primarily brown, grey, and beige, giving a vintage look. An intricate drawing of the device is in the center, with technical drawings in the bottom corners showcasing schematic views with measurements and annotations.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 27.8 cm (14 x 10 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 29 1/2" high; 11 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9433

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: P. Ward

Wikidata ID

Q64619170

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