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Powder Horn

1938

John Koehl

Associated Names

John Koehl

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a powder horn with detailed engravings in shades of beige, brown, and black. The name "John Koehl" is engraved beneath the horn in a slightly left of center position.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 44.4 x 35.7 cm (17 1/2 x 14 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 11" long; 2 1/2" in diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.13364

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: JOHN KOEHL

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