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Pestle and Mortar

c. 1938

John Swientochowski

Associated Names

John Swientochowski

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a wooden mortar and pestle. The mortar is the largest object standing upright on a wide circular base. The pestle is positioned horizontally below the mortar. The color palette consists mainly of natural wood tones with shades of brown and beige.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 41.1 x 33.1 cm (16 3/16 x 13 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12702

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: John Swientochowski Del. 390-1

Wikidata ID

Q64584193

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