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Fireplace Shovel

Albert Geuppert

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an old metal tool. The image shows a single shovel with a weathered and rusty metal blade attached to a long handle. The handle has a decorative end with a symmetrical design. The tool is displayed against a plain background, highlighting its aged appearance with wear and patina. The painting captures the utilitarian beauty and history of the object.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
3255 × 4745 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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