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Hand Operated Fire Pump

Hans Mangelsdorf

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a vintage fire apparatus with a wooden cart, large spoked wheels, wrought iron fittings, long metal handles, and a water tank. The color palette includes brown, reddish-brown, and dark metal hues. The front of the cart faces the left side of the image, displaying the pump, handles, and spoked wheels.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
4156 × 3387 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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