Chopper

c. 1939

John R. Towers

Associated Names
John R. Towers

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large wooden object with a long handle and two flat square ends positioned vertically. The object is set against an off-white background. A small line of text is below the object, slightly to the right. The color palette is dominated by beige and earthy tones.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 22.8 cm (11 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: overall: 36" long; blades: 3 1/2" high; 6" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9391

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in watercolor: del. 390-1 ernest towers jr.

Wikidata ID

Q64583852

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