Silver Punch Strainer

c. 1936

Aaron Fastovsky

Associated Names
Aaron Fastovsky

Artist, American, born Russia, 1899 - 1979

This is a drawing of a perforated kitchen utensil. The image shows a detailed representation of a round strainer or sieve with many small holes arranged in a radiating pattern. The utensil has a handle at the top that splits into two sections and forms a rounded grip. Below the main body of the utensil, there is an additional depiction of a handle part. The drawing includes precise shading and line work, giving a realistic three-dimensional impression of the object. The paper is signed at the lower right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.5 x 22.9 cm (11 5/8 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 1 1/2" high; 3 3/4" in diameter; 4 1/4" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14021

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Aaron Fastovsky

Wikidata ID

Q64533185

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