Balance Scales

c. 1940

William Kieckhofel

Associated Names
William Kieckhofel
Artist, American, active c. 1935
The artwork depicts a detailed illustration of balance scales. The scales consist of a horizontal bar with two round pans suspended from hooks on either side. The central rod has a hook at the top for hanging. The color palette includes browns and metallic tones, with a light, neutral background. The scales are centered in the image, with the pans hanging symmetrically on either side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.8 x 35.6 cm (10 9/16 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 30" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14650

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: W. KIECKHOFEL

Wikidata ID

Q64638057

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