Trivet

c. 1938

Milton Grubstein

Associated Names
Milton Grubstein

Artist, American, born 1918

This is a drawing of a metal trivet. The image features two views of a round trivet with intricate scrollwork patterns. The upper part of the drawing shows the top view of the trivet, showcasing the symmetrical, interwoven designs within the circular frame. Supporting the trivet are four small feet which slightly elevate the main surface. Below the top view, there's a side profile and an elevational view, giving an understanding of the trivet’s thickness and the curvature of the design. At the bottom, another view shows the trivet in a more three-dimensional perspective, emphasizing its ornate detailing and casting shadows that provide a sense of depth and sturdiness.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32.7 x 23.1 cm (12 7/8 x 9 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 5/8" in diameter; 11/16" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15775


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 499, no. 1806.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: M. GRUBSTEIN

Wikidata ID

Q64617618

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