Who created "Knife Box"?

Knife Box was created by Vincent P. Rosel and Gordon Saltar in c. 1938.

When was "Knife Box" created?

This artwork was created c. 1938.

What medium is "Knife Box"?

Knife Box is watercolor, pen and ink, graphite on paper.

Is "Knife Box" in the public domain?

Yes, Knife Box is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Knife Box

Vincent P. Rosel and Gordon Saltar

c. 1938

Medium

watercolor, pen and ink, graphite on paper

Dimensions

overall: 30.6 x 23.2 cm (12 1/16 x 9 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 15" high; 12" long; 10 1/4" wide

Classification

Index of American Design

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Index of American Design

Accession Number

1943.8.8864

Art Historical Context

**Knife Box** * P. Rosel and Saltar, c. 1938* Watercolor, pen and ink, graphite on paper, 30.6 × 23.2 cm (12 1/16 × 9 1/8 in.) *Index of American Design, National Gallery of Art* exquisite rendering captures a classic American knife box, a practical yet elegant storage case for table cutlery, typically found in 18th- and 19th-century households. Measuring about 15 inches high, 12 inches long, 10¼ inches wide in its original form, the box exemplifies early American craftsmanship, often featuring fine woods and decorative hardware. Artists Vincent P. Rosel and Gordon Saltar meticulously ...

Knife Box

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