Humidor

c. 1938

John B. Moll

Associated Names
John B. Moll

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a wooden jewelry box with multiple compartments. The box is depicted in a realistic style, showcasing its design and functionality. It has a rich reddish-brown hue, suggesting it is made from polished wood. The central compartment is open, revealing its interior, while additional compartments are extended outward, connected by metallic hinges. The main lid is decorated with an elegant border pattern. The background is plain, emphasizing the jewelry box as the centerpiece of the artwork. This is in the style of a technical or design illustration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.9 x 40.9 cm (9 13/16 x 16 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11506


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: JOHN B. MOLL JR. DEL. 390-1

Wikidata ID

Q64582116

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