Bootjack

c. 1936

Herman Bader

Associated Names
Herman Bader

Artist, American, 1915 - 2002

The image features a large beetle-like sculpture with intricate patterns on its body, legs, and antennae. The color palette is primarily shades of gray. The sculpture is located at the center, slightly tilted to the right. Two smaller technical drawings of the beetle are positioned above and to the left, showing various angles and a scale. The drawings are in lighter shades, contrasting with the darker, textured sculpture. The artist's signature "H. Bader" is at the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.5 x 28 cm (8 7/16 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 3/4" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2032

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: H. BADER

Wikidata ID

Q64574130

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