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Silver Spoon

c. 1936

Erwin Schwabe

Associated Names

Erwin Schwabe

Artist, American, 1886 - 1977

The image displays a detailed drawing of a spoon, positioned diagonally across the center. The color palette consists of various shades of gray, reflecting the pencil medium. The spoon's bowl is towards the bottom left, while its handle extends towards the top right alongside a monogram. The artwork is bordered by a thin line, with the signature “E. Schwabe” visible at the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.13888

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: ESchwabe

Wikidata ID

Q64559909

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