Branding Iron

1938

Alfonso Moreno

Associated Names
Alfonso Moreno

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A large, iron latch or hinge with a pointed end is displayed in the center of the image. The color palette is primarily composed of muted browns and grays, indicative of aged metal, set against a light, cream-colored background. Positioned in the middle of the composition, the latch is oriented horizontally, with the pointed end extending towards the right. The background is mostly empty, with some minimal, scattered spots and stains across the surface. The artist's signature and date are located at the bottom-right corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.3 x 27.8 cm (13 7/8 x 10 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14 1/4" long; letters: 4" high; 1" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8926

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Alfonso Moreno 1938

Wikidata ID

Q64534224

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