Mortar and Pestle

1938

Carl Buergerniss

Associated Names
Carl Buergerniss

Artist, American, 1877 - 1956

The image shows a wooden mortar and pestle. The mortar is central with the pestle placed inside, leaning slightly to the left. The color palette is warm and natural, with various shades of brown. The background is plain and light, accentuating the texture and shape of the objects.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 28.8 cm (14 1/16 x 11 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12700

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Carl Buergerniss.

Wikidata ID

Q64537916

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