Silver Sugar Tongs

c. 1936

John R. Towers

Associated Names
John R. Towers

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image portrays a large, stylized drawing of an elongated object resembling a futuristic vehicle or structure. The color palette is mainly black and white, with intricate line designs textured on the object. The object is centrally aligned on the canvas, with its rounded end on the left side and the tapering end extending to the right. The background is plain and light, emphasizing the central figure's contrast. There is a thin border surrounding the image. At the bottom right corner of the canvas, there is small text that reads "J.K. Turner."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.2 x 25.7 cm (13 7/8 x 10 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 13/16" long; 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14134


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: J.R. Towers

Wikidata ID

Q64583862

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