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Shaker Basket

1935/1942

Alfred H. Smith

Associated Names

Alfred H. Smith

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A small woven basket is placed centrally on a white background. The basket has beige and brown tones, contrasting with the background. It sits slightly above the center of the image, with a shadow to its right side, implying a light source from the left.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 21.7 x 28.4 cm (8 9/16 x 11 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.13494

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 18, no. 31.

Wikidata ID

Q64534322

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