Paper Weight

c. 1937

Frank Fumagalli

Associated Names
Frank Fumagalli

Artist, American, born Italy, c. 1895 - 1958

The image shows two glass paperweights with ornate designs. One paperweight is spherical with the name "Anna M. Brown" and "Bridgeton, N.J." encircling in a blue ribbon. The other paperweight is dome-shaped with similar inscriptions and details. The color palette includes light greys, blues, pinks, and reds set against a neutral beige background. The spherical paperweight is positioned centrally on the left side, while the dome-shaped one sits slightly to the right of center.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.8 x 30.4 cm (9 x 11 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10896

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: F. FUMAGALLI

Wikidata ID

Q64569921

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