Flatiron

c. 1942

George Roehl

Associated Names
George Roehl

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an old-fashioned iron with a wide handle and a triangular, flat base. The color palette includes muted browns, shades of gray, and hints of yellowish-brown on the metallic surface. The iron is positioned towards the right of the image against a light background, highlighting its details and texture. The handle arcs across the top, while the base extends forward, providing a slight perspective.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23 x 27.9 cm (9 1/16 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11643

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: George Roehl 38.

Wikidata ID

Q64571555

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