Altar Chimes on Wheel

c. 1941

William Kieckhofel

Associated Names
William Kieckhofel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a wooden machine wheel on a stand. The image shows a detailed depiction of a wooden contraption featuring a large wheel with protruding conical pegs mounted on a supportive frame, all resting on thick, wooden beams. The wheel is crafted with wooden planks reinforcing the round shape, while the conical pegs suggest a possible use in generating or harnessing motion. The machine is highlighted against a plain background, ensuring the details of the wood's texture and craftsmanship are the central focus.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 26.7 cm (14 1/16 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6918

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: W. KIECKHOFEL

Wikidata ID

Q64637964

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