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Bellows

c. 1940

Thomas Watts

Associated Names

Thomas Watts

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large pair of fireplace bellows with an ornate floral pattern design. The color palette includes earthy tones such as brown, beige, red, and blue. The bellows handle is positioned upwards, while the nozzle faces downwards.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 54 x 37.5 cm (21 1/4 x 14 3/4 in.)
Original IAD Object: 18" long; 7 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.8658

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64633316

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