Stereoscope

1940

Carl Buergerniss

Associated Names
Carl Buergerniss

Artist, American, 1877 - 1956

This is a painting of a stereoscope viewer with a stereoscopic card inserted. The painting displays an antique stereoscope with a metal holder for the card. Inserted in the holder is a stereoscopic card depicting a scene with trees and tents. The viewer consists of an eyepiece with two lenses, a section to place the card, and a handle for holding. The painting is signed by Carl Bürgerniss.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.5 x 45.6 cm (14 3/8 x 17 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14868

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Carl Buergerniss.

Wikidata ID

Q64537921

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