Wafer Irons

1935/1942

Bernard Westmacott

Associated Names
Bernard Westmacott

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a pair of long, narrow tongs positioned vertically in the center with a rectangular base at the bottom. Adjacent to the tool, there are two oval, disk-like objects symmetrically positioned to the left and right. All items display intricate, decorative patterns on their surfaces. The color palette is monochrome, with shades of grey and muted brown tones on a light-colored background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 52.8 x 31.7 cm (20 13/16 x 12 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15950

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Bernard Westmacott.

Wikidata ID

Q64537347

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