Blacksmith's Measuring Wheel

c. 1939

John Swientochowski

Associated Names
John Swientochowski

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an antique tool consisting of a handle attached to a large circular wheel with spoked design. The color palette is predominantly earthy tones, with shades of brown and hints of rust on the metal surface. Positioned centrally in the image, the handle is at an angle from the top left to the bottom right, while the wheel is more towards the bottom half against a plain, light beige background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 22.5 cm (11 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12" high; handle: 6 1/8" long; wheel: 5 1/8" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8728

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: John Swientochowski Del. 390 - 1

Wikidata ID

Q64584188

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