Shaker Case for Knitting Needles

1935/1942

Helen E. Gilman

Associated Names
Helen E. Gilman

Artist, American, 1913 - 1983

This is a painting of an object consisting of folded brown cylinders with a red cap adorned with stitched letters. The painting shows vertical brown columns closely packed together, resembling rolled fabric or sticks, arranged neatly. Above the columns is a red cap with stitched letters "M.R." and possibly a number. The overall composition features a structured and orderly arrangement of colors in red and brown against a neutral background. The style is reminiscent of René Magritte.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.9 x 26.7 cm (13 3/4 x 10 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13663

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573471

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