Peavy

1938

Max Fernekes

Associated Names
Max Fernekes

Artist, American, 1905 - 1984

The image shows a large rusty metal harpoon mounted on a short wooden handle. The color palette is a mix of browns and rust tones. The harpoon is centrally positioned, with the handle extending to the left and the metal hook and point extending to the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.8 x 35.5 cm (10 9/16 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14" long, 3" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12939

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 45, no. 80.

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Max Ferneckes / 1938

Wikidata ID

Q64614099

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