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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Music Box

1935/1942

Chris Makrenos

Associated Names

Chris Makrenos

Artist, American, active c. 1935

There are two wooden objects with intricate details. The color scheme includes natural wood tones, warm earth shades, and subtle touches of red. The larger object is supported by four posts and features a painted image of two people. The smaller object has a side view with a winding handle.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 39.8 x 29.7 cm (15 11/16 x 11 11/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 6 3/16" wide; 4 11/16" high
Accession Number

1943.8.15686

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: CHRIS MAKRENOS

Wikidata ID

Q64539890

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