Hoe

1935/1942

George File

Associated Names
George File

Artist, American, c. 1885 - unknown

The image shows a large painting of a rusty axe with a double-pronged claw on the opposite side of the blade. The color palette consists of browns and dark earthy tones, indicating the aged condition of the metal. The object is placed centrally against a light-colored background and is slightly angled to the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.5 x 37.7 cm (15 15/16 x 14 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11526

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: G.J. File

Wikidata ID

Q64571400

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