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Fire Shovel

Hans Korsch

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a ceremonial mace. The main composition includes a detailed depiction of a golden mace with finely crafted ornamental details such as a turned wooden shaft and an engraved head. Another perspective shows the complex designs near the handle and base of the mace. A smaller, circular design resembling an ornate seal or emblem is included. The drawing is labeled with measurements and shading that highlights the mace's 3-dimensional features.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3410 × 4543 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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