Whiskey Bottle

c. 1943

Loraine Makimson

Associated Names
Lorraine S. Makimson

Artist, American, 1898 - 1947

The image shows two translucent glass bottles with intricate designs. The bottle on the right is labeled "UNION" and features decorative foliage and an eagle in relief. The bottle on the left features an embossed design of a cannon, an American flag, and the word “FRANKS.” The color palette includes pale blue and clear glass tones, with faint shadows and highlights. The bottles appear centrally against a neutral background. The artist's signature and location are noted in the bottom right corner in small, faint text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 45.5 cm (14 x 17 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11102


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: L.S. MAKIMSON / KANSAS CITY - MO -

Wikidata ID

Q64593329

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