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Whipsaw

c. 1937

William Hoffman

Associated Names

William Hoffman

Artist, American, born Poland, 1883 - unknown

The image shows a large hand saw with a wooden handle and a long, triangular metal blade. The color palette consists of earthy tones, with the rusty brown blade and slightly darker handle. The saw is positioned vertically in the center of the image against a light, neutral background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 25.5 cm (14 x 10 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.13447

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: WM. HOFFMAN

Wikidata ID

Q64637424

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