"Bell in Hand" Tavern Sign

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

The image displays a vertical line representing a clenched fist emerging from a dark rectangular shape at the bottom. The hand is holding a large, bell-shaped object. The details show the contours of the fingers and the cylindrical form of the object. The contrast between the textured hand and the smooth brown surface of the object accentuates an interplay typical of abstract imagery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.7 x 26.5 cm (14 13/16 x 10 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16396

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 67, no. 127.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 83, pl. 265.

Wikidata ID

Q64535212

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