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Bootjack

Austin L. Davison

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a decorative metal object with an ornate design. The object has a central elongated body adorned with a textured pattern resembling scales. It features two protruding sections at the top, and three symmetrical pairs of elements branching outwards. The drawing captures fine details of the surface texture and symmetrical design, highlighted by shading techniques that give the impression of depth and dimension. The medium appears to be pencil on paper, with a signature and date at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1937
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3151 × 4761 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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