Drawknife

c. 1937

Gilbert Boese

Associated Names
Gilbert Boese

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a wooden-handled knife with a horse-head design. The image showcases a detailed illustration of a knife with a handle shaped like a horse's head. The blade is slightly curved and made of metal. There are two other sketches on the sheet, one in the upper left corner showing a front view outline, and another in the lower right corner showing a side view outline. The drawing highlights the unique handle design of the knife, emphasizing its craftsmanship and form.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9709


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Gil Boese; lower center in graphite: BOESE

Wikidata ID

Q64572228

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