Pewter Inkstand

c. 1940

Violet Hartenstein

Associated Names
Violet Hartenstein

Artist, American, c. 1901 - 1985

The image shows a square metallic object with a recessed area on top against a plain background. The object has a polished gray surface with subtle color variations. Positioned centrally, the object is slightly tilting towards the right with a small brown detail on top. The background is off-white, creating contrast against the object's gray tones. The color palette includes various shades of gray and a hint of brown on the object, with the backdrop being a muted off-white.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 24.2 cm (12 x 9 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 2" high; 2" wide; 2" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13125

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center left in watercolor: Violet Hartenstein

Wikidata ID

Q64633825

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