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Foot Scraper

c. 1938

Ralph Atkinson

Associated Names

Ralph Atkinson

Artist, American, 1913 - 1995

The image shows a metallic object with a circular base and a vertical frame. There is a small figurine seated at the top. The color palette is primarily comprised of muted, earthy tones with a dark, aged appearance. The object is positioned centrally in the image and is seen from a slightly elevated angle, with a light beige background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 33.2 x 22.2 cm (13 1/16 x 8 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12125

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: R A E / 10/20/38 tkinson

Wikidata ID

Q64619834

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