Painted Toleware Box

c. 1938

Chris Makrenos

Associated Names
Chris Makrenos

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, metal container with a lid that is slightly open, featuring a painted design on its side. The container's surface appears dark with a shiny finish, and it is adorned with bright red, orange, and green floral and basket motifs. The lid has a round handle on top. The object sits slightly tilted to the left in the center of the frame, with ample negative space surrounding it on a plain, light background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.2 x 50.9 cm (15 1/16 x 20 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10" wide; 6 1/2" deep; 7" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15160

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: Christ Makrenos

Wikidata ID

Q64539888

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