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Fork

1935/1942

John Swientochowski

Associated Names

John Swientochowski

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a long metallic tool with a rounded, perforated end and a two-pronged forked end. The object is brownish in color, indicating a metal composition showing signs of aging or rust. It is positioned diagonally within the frame. The background is a plain, light beige color.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 24.6 x 35 cm (9 11/16 x 13 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10304

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: John Sweintochowski Del. 390 -1

Wikidata ID

Q64584190

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