Fire Shovel

c. 1937

Hans Korsch

Associated Names
Hans Korsch

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a ceremonial mace. The main composition includes a detailed depiction of a golden mace with finely crafted ornamental details such as a turned wooden shaft and an engraved head. Another perspective shows the complex designs near the handle and base of the mace. A smaller, circular design resembling an ornate seal or emblem is included. The drawing is labeled with measurements and shading that highlights the mace's 3-dimensional features.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.2 x 22.9 cm (11 7/8 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10293

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphtie: HANS KORSCH

Wikidata ID

Q64572984

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