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Conestoga Axe Holder

John Petrucci

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large, curved metal hook-like object with a pointed end and two holes near the wider end, set against a plain background. The object is a deep brown color with subtle variations suggesting a metallic texture. Positioned centrally within the frame, the hook is slightly angled to the right, with the pointed end extending upwards and to the right. The name "DELANYA JOHN PETRUCCI" is inscribed in the lower right corner of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
4245 × 3287 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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