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Fire Hose Reel

Hans Mangelsdorf

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a vintage fire hose cart. It is intricately designed, featuring a four-wheeled cart meant to hold a coiled fire hose. The painting showcases the cart's wooden spoked wheels and hose mechanism, as well as ornate wrought iron designs and a brass figure. A bell is depicted above one wheel. The painting captures the craftsmanship of the era and is reminiscent of the style of Charles Demuth, known for his attention to detail and focus on industrial and architectural elements.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4301 × 3510 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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