Branding Iron

c. 1942

Elizabeth Johnson

Associated Names
Elizabeth Johnson

Artist, American, 1878 - unknown

The image shows a large metallic tool with an elongated handle and an intricate looped design at one end. The color palette consists of earthy brown and rust tones. The tool is oriented diagonally from the upper left to the lower right, with the handle extending towards the top left corner and the looped design positioned at the bottom right. In the foreground, a thin, pale brown curved line is visible, forming a loose shape similar to the letter R on a plain, off-white background. The artist's signature, Elizabeth Johnson, is seen near the lower left corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.8 x 35.4 cm (10 15/16 x 13 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 34" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8936


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in ink: Elizabeth Johnson

Wikidata ID

Q64558701

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