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Spade

Herman O. Stroh

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large, old shovel that appears rusted and worn with age. The color palette consists of earthy tones, primarily rusty brown with some variations in shade. The shovel is positioned centrally within the frame, slightly tilted to the left, with the handle pointing upwards and an old hanging hole visible at the top. The background is plain and off-white, contrasting with the dark, textured metal of the shovel.

Artwork Details

Date
1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3416 × 4353 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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