Hay Knife

c. 1938

Samuel Faigin

Associated Names
Samuel Faigin

Artist, American, 1913 - 1967

The image shows a shovel with a wooden handle and a rusted metal fork-like head against a plain background. The color palette consists of earthy browns and reddish-browns. The handle is positioned vertically at the top, with the forked end at the bottom. Minimal shadow and detailing highlight the tool's structure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 24.5 cm (14 x 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11972

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Samuel Faigin

Wikidata ID

Q64630291

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