Bootjack

c. 1937

Salvatore Borrazzo

Associated Names
Salvatore Borrazzo

Artist, American, 1916 - 1964

This is a drawing of an ornamental object with an openwork pattern. The drawing features a large, intricately designed object in the foreground, with a long, curved handle and a circular opening at the top. The central part of the object is adorned with a geometric openwork pattern that includes triangular and polygonal shapes. In the top left corner, there are two smaller sketches of the same object. Below these sketches, there is a scale. The shading and line work in the drawing highlight the intricate craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.5 x 29 cm (8 7/8 x 11 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 20 1/4" long; 5 3/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2035


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: SALVATORE BORRAZZO

Wikidata ID

Q64630228

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