Bootjack

c. 1937

George File

Associated Names
George File

Artist, American, c. 1885 - unknown

The image contains two identical sculptures of dark-skinned figures. One sculpture is positioned horizontally on its back, while the other is standing vertically. The figures are dressed in light gray and lavender clothing. The color palette mainly consists of dark skin tones, light shades of clothing, and a neutral beige background. The horizontal figure is located in the upper center of the image, while the vertical figure is slightly below and to the left of the center, both with their hands behind their heads.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.5 x 38 cm (19 7/8 x 14 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10" long; 3" high; 4 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2022

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: G.J. File

Wikidata ID

Q64571383

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