Corn Knife

1938

Herman O. Stroh

Associated Names
Herman O. Stroh

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a tool with a curved blade and a long handle, resembling a sickle or scythe. The color palette consists of warm, earthy tones, with the metal blade displaying a rusty brown color, and the handle appearing in shades of light to medium brown. The tool is positioned horizontally, with the handle on the right side and the blade curving upwards on the left.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 35.4 cm (11 x 13 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11967


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Herman O. Stroh, 38

Wikidata ID

Q64574201

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