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Fireplace Shovel

c. 1942

Albert Geuppert

Associated Names

Albert Geuppert

Artist, American, 1911 - 1957

This is a painting of an old metal tool. The image shows a single shovel with a weathered and rusty metal blade attached to a long handle. The handle has a decorative end with a symmetrical design. The tool is displayed against a plain background, highlighting its aged appearance with wear and patina. The painting captures the utilitarian beauty and history of the object.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 24.3 cm (14 1/16 x 9 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10277

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: Albert / Geuppert / 1938

Wikidata ID

Q64533812

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