Brass Bootjack

c. 1938

Henry Rasmusen

Associated Names
Henry Rasmusen

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a sled with ornate carvings and decoration. The sled has a prominent design in the middle with a blue background, gold detailing, and star embellishments. The color palette includes blue, gold, red, and dark shades, creating a vivid but antique appearance. The sled is positioned diagonally across the center of the image, with its handle curving upwards towards the top right corner and the body extending towards the bottom left, occupying much of the visual field.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 51 cm (14 x 20 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 15" long; 4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2041

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Henry Rasmusen

Wikidata ID

Q64573988

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