Bootjack

c. 1937

Gordon Saltar

Associated Names
Gordon Saltar

Artist, American, active c. 1935

There is a textured, reclining human-like figure in the image, with limbs awkwardly bent and situated prominently on the page. The color palette primarily includes shades of brown, tan, and black, with subtle hints of red and blue detailing on the figure's surface. The figure is positioned horizontally, facing upwards with its head towards the left, arms behind its head, and legs elevated in the air. Above, in the top left corner, is a smaller line drawing of the figure, accompanied by an 11-inch measurement line.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 38.1 cm (11 x 15 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 11" long; 4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2010

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Edw. Loper Gordon Salter / Del. 259-1

Wikidata ID

Q64572613

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