Powder Flask

c. 1937

Cornelius Christoffels

Associated Names
Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

The image displays a leather powder flask with a brass nozzle. The flask is teardrop-shaped and features intricate embossing, including hunting scenes, figures, and foliage motifs. The color palette includes warm brown tones and metallic gold against an off-white background. The flask is centrally positioned, showcasing its craftsmanship, while the background remains plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 27.9 cm (14 1/16 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" long; 3 1/2" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13317

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: C Christoffels.

Wikidata ID

Q64540513

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