Drawer Pull

c. 1937

Philip Johnson

Associated Names
Philip Johnson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an oval metal object with intricate design details. The central motif is a stylized urn or shell pattern encased within concentric ovals and bordered by a repeating pattern of geometric shapes. The drawing also includes a side view of the object, showing its thickness and curvature. The object appears to have a metallic sheen, possibly indicating it is made of brass or another yellowish-gold metal. Measurements or annotations may be included below the illustration for scale.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23 x 28.8 cm (9 1/16 x 11 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9788


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

loewr right in graphite: PHILIP JOHNSON

Wikidata ID

Q64619446

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