Long Handled Bristle Brush

c. 1938

Richard Barnett

Associated Names
Richard Barnett

Artist, American, 1918 - 1986

A broom-like object with a wooden handle, a dark brush at the bottom, and red ribbons tied near both ends is displayed. The color palette includes natural tones of wood and dark bristles, accentuated by deep red ribbons. The handle extends diagonally from the top left to the bottom right, with ribbons tied near the top end and at the base where it connects to the brush.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 47.9 x 36.6 cm (18 7/8 x 14 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16565

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64620464

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