Knife Sharpener

c. 1939

Lionel Ritchey

Associated Names
Lionel Ritchey

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an antique carpet beater with a large wooden handle connected to a stone roller. The color palette consists of earthy tones such as brown and grey for the handle and roller. The object is centered on a light background, emphasizing its design. The wooden handle is curved and spans horizontally at the top, while the stone roller aligns beneath it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.8 x 35.7 cm (10 9/16 x 14 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12025

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Lionel Ritchey / K.C. MO.

Wikidata ID

Q64593235

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