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Fire Station

Perkins Harnly

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a vintage fire engine in a fire station. The fire engine is positioned centrally, with various metal components, red wooden wheels, and a brass bell. Next to it are boots and a firehose on the floor. The color palette consists of earthy tones, red, brass, and dark metal. In the background, there is a tiled wall and a street view with an American flag. A crate labeled “F.D. SQUAD No. 1” is near the entrance.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4154 × 3227 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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