Gun

c. 1936

Jay Katz

Associated Names
Jay Katz

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts an old-fashioned flintlock pistol. The pistol is illustrated in detail, showing its brown and gray tones, wooden handle, and metallic components. The color scheme consists of earthy tones with the wood's brown contrasting with the metal's muted gray. The pistol is positioned diagonally from the lower left to the upper right, with the grip on the left side and the barrel pointing to the right. Two small marks are visible below the pistol near the bottom of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.2 x 22.8 cm (11 7/8 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11393


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64580981

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