Wooden Grain Shovel

c. 1941

Pearl Davis

Associated Names
Pearl Davis

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden spade positioned centrally and angled slightly to the left. The spade is textured with wood grains and has a deep brown color. The background is a uniform off-white or cream shade. The spade's handle points towards the top left corner, and the blade extends towards the bottom right. The signature "Ben Shahn" is visible near the bottom left. The color palette is minimalistic with earthy wood tones against a neutral background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 22.7 cm (11 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13856

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Pearl Davis.

Wikidata ID

Q64619250

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