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Pioneeer Broad Axe

Glenn Wilson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large, wooden-handled axe with a wide, dark brown blade. The color palette is earthy, featuring various shades of brown. The axe's blade is positioned to the right side of the image, with the handle tapering down to the left, slightly bent, and occupying the central area of the frame. The handle has a lighter brown color with visible wood grain patterns.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
2785 × 4029 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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