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Chalking Mallet

1935/1942

Eugene Bartz

Associated Names

Eugene Bartz

Artist, American, 1903 - 1941

The image depicts a wooden mallet with a cylindrical head and a straight handle, positioned horizontally. It has earthy tones such as brown and rust, showing natural wood grain patterns. The mallet is placed centrally in the frame, with the handle extending to the right and the cylindrical head to the left. The background is a plain, light beige color.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 24.4 x 35.5 cm (9 5/8 x 14 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12580

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Eugene Bartz

Wikidata ID

Q64560118

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