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Powder Horn

c. 1936

Samuel O. Klein

Associated Names

Samuel O. Klein

Artist, American, 1906 - 1991

The image shows a dark-colored flask with a brass top against a light beige background. The flask has an embossed design of an eagle on its surface. The color palette is mostly neutral with a metallic hint from the brass top. The flask is centrally placed with ample negative space around it.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 4" high; 1 3/4" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.13333

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64630383

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