Watchman's Rattle

c. 1941

Leonard Battee

Associated Names
Leonard Battee

Artist, American, 1913 - 1977

The image shows a wooden louvered swinging bat or paddle in the center against a plain, light-colored background. The color palette is shades of brown and off-white. The handle is on the right side, with the main paddle extending to the left, occupying the central portion of the image. The surface is empty, emphasizing the simplicity and focus on the paddle.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.9 x 51.2 cm (14 1/2 x 20 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 1/2" long; 4 1/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13376

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: LEONARD BATTEE

Wikidata ID

Q64592966

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