Tobacco Cutter

c. 1939

Joseph L. Boyd

Associated Names
Joseph L. Boyd

Artist, American, c. 1907 - unknown

This is a painting of an ornate, historical artifact. The object resembles a brooch or fibula, traditionally used as a garment fastener. It features a semicircular arch at the top, decorated with bird motifs and geometric patterns. The structure beneath the arch includes a cross-hatched segment and several protruding elements. Below, two elongated legs extend downwards, adorned with small circular accents and ending in stylized animal heads. The painting is characterized by its detailed, precise illustration of the artifact and its decorative elements like enamel or inlay-like sections in green and gold tones against the creamy background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.4 x 27.5 cm (12 3/8 x 10 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15147


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: J.L. Boyd

Wikidata ID

Q64591262

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