Whiskey Glass

c. 1941

Chris Makrenos

Associated Names
Chris Makrenos

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Two transparent drinking glasses with noticeable chips at the rim are depicted in the image. The glass on the left features a drawing of a house with windows and a circular detail, while the glass on the right displays a less distinct structure resembling a house with rounded elements. The color palette consists of subtle tones, mainly soft grays and off-whites, giving the image a minimalistic and subdued appearance. Positioned against a plain background, the glass on the left sits slightly to the left of center, and the one on the right is placed symmetrically towards the right, maintaining an equal distance between the two.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.5 x 34.7 cm (9 5/8 x 13 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11170


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in watercolor: CHRIS MAKRENOS

Wikidata ID

Q64539877

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