Fire Hose Reel

c. 1938

Hans Mangelsdorf

Associated Names
Hans Mangelsdorf

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a vintage fire hose cart. It is intricately designed, featuring a four-wheeled cart meant to hold a coiled fire hose. The painting showcases the cart's wooden spoked wheels and hose mechanism, as well as ornate wrought iron designs and a brass figure. A bell is depicted above one wheel. The painting captures the craftsmanship of the era and is reminiscent of the style of Charles Demuth, known for his attention to detail and focus on industrial and architectural elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.6 x 44.5 cm (14 7/16 x 17 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10254


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 102, pl. 312.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Hans Mangelsdorf.

Wikidata ID

Q64573004

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