Post Axe

1935/1942

William H. Edwards

Associated Names
William H. Edwards

Artist, American, c. 1890 - 1947

The image shows an axe with a rusted metal head and a curved wooden handle. The color palette includes earthy browns and reds for the handle and head of the axe, set against a plain, light background. The axe is positioned diagonally across the image, with the handle extending from the bottom left to the top right. The text "William H. Edwards" is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22 x 28 cm (8 11/16 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: overall: 17" long; blade: 7 3/4" long; 1 3/4" wide; head: 2 1/2" wide; 1 1/2" thick

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8336

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in ink: William H. Edwards. 390-1 Del.

Wikidata ID

Q64637092

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