Portable Charcoal Stove

c. 1940

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Associated Names
Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large rust-colored metal toaster with multiple slots on top and four wooden handles attached to its sides. The color palette includes shades of brown, tan, and rust, with subtle hints of wood grain on the handles. Positioned centrally within the image, the toaster is slightly angled to the right, allowing the viewer to see its front and right side panels, along with the top grill slots. The wooden handles extend outward, contrasting against the metal body. The toaster is placed on a cream-colored background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.6 x 35.8 cm (10 1/2 x 14 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14941


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: del. 550 ernest towers jr.

Wikidata ID

Q64559726

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