Gun

c. 1936

Harry G. Aberdeen

Associated Names
Harry G. Aberdeen

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a long rifle with detailed mechanisms. The image features a long rifle depicted with attention to its wooden stock, metal barrel, and firing mechanism. Below the rifle, there is an enlarged illustration of the rifle's lock mechanism, showcasing details of the metal components, springs, and trigger. The drawing provides a scale notation for each depiction to show the rifle's size. The background is plain, focusing attention on the firearm and its mechanisms. The drawing is a study of the firearm's design and mechanical configuration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.4 x 34.9 cm (9 5/8 x 13 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11439


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Harry G. Aberdeen

Wikidata ID

Q64573187

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