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Fireman's Helmet

1938

Eugene Bartz

Associated Names

Eugene Bartz

Artist, American, 1903 - 1941

The image shows a firefighter's helmet. It has a red crown with gold accents and a dark brim. The front of the helmet has a shield with gold inscriptions on a dark background. The color palette includes red, gold, and black. The helmet is positioned centrally, with the brim extending horizontally and the top slightly tilted, displaying both the shield and ridges.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 24.5 x 35.6 cm (9 5/8 x 14 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1743

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: EUGENE BARTZ / 1938

Wikidata ID

Q64560088

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