Fire Station

1935/1942

Perkins Harnly

Associated Names
Perkins Harnly

Artist, American, 1901 - 1986

The image shows a vintage fire engine in a fire station. The fire engine is positioned centrally, with various metal components, red wooden wheels, and a brass bell. Next to it are boots and a firehose on the floor. The color palette consists of earthy tones, red, brass, and dark metal. In the background, there is a tiled wall and a street view with an American flag. A crate labeled “F.D. SQUAD No. 1” is near the entrance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.6 x 57.1 cm (17 9/16 x 22 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7645

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64619320

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