Plaster Iron

c. 1940

John Lang

Associated Names
John Lang

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a hand tool with a wooden handle attached to a metallic blade that curves at a right angle. The tool appears aged with the metal surface exhibiting tarnish. The color palette is neutral with shades of beige and brown on the handle and a dark, weathered gray on the metal part. Positioned horizontally and centrally within the image, the handle is to the right and the blade to the left against a plain beige background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37 x 44.7 cm (14 9/16 x 17 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11623

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582839

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