Whip Socket

c. 1937

William McAuley

Associated Names
William McAuley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a bronze-colored, intricate metal object that appears elongated and symmetrical, with cut-out geometric shapes and three circular protrusions along its length. The color palette consists of shades of brown with hints of metallic blue and patina. The object is positioned vertically on a light cream-colored background. In the bottom right of the image, there is a signature that reads "M.P. Ripley."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 26.5 cm (14 1/8 x 10 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7" high; 2" wide; 1 1/2" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14657

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: McAuley

Wikidata ID

Q64638595

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