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Amana Shoe Scraper

Arthur Stewart

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a wooden brace with ornate scroll designs. The painting features a three-dimensional depiction of the brace with a focus on its curved and scrolled edges. The colors are muted browns and greens, suggesting the natural hues of aged wood. In the upper left corner, a technical drawing illustrates the brace’s application or position in a structural setting.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
5619 × 4184 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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