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Study of a Triangle

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Study of a triangle. At center, a purple and black triangle with rounded corners, balanced on one tip. At top of triangle, a hole is pierced through the shape. The triangle casts a small shadow to the right. The composition is surrounded by a rectangular framing lines.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Designer
E. McKnight Kauffer, American, 1890–1954
Date
1945–1950
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer
Medium
Graphite, purple and black crayon on white paper
Dimensions
25.4 × 20.2 cm (10 × 7 15/16 in.)
Type
graphic design
Object Name
Drawing
Type
Drawing
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