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Shoe Last

1938

George Bobholz

Associated Names

George Bobholz

Artist, American, 1904 - 1957

The image shows an elongated S-shaped form with smooth, organic curves that taper at both ends, against a plain background. The abstract shape resembles a twisting ribbon or a futuristic boomerang. The curvature and shading create a sense of three-dimensionality, guiding the viewer's eye along the continuous line.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28 x 23.1 cm (11 x 9 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12022

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Geo. F. Bobholz / 1/9/38

Wikidata ID

Q64571230

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