Wooden Plow

c. 1938

Vera Van Voris

Associated Names
Vera Van Voris

Artist, American, 1913 - 2002

The image displays an old wooden plow as the largest object centered in the composition. Various shades of brown and beige dominate the color palette, showcasing the wood's natural textures and grain. The plow is positioned horizontally on the canvas, with its worn handle extending to the left and a single vertical peg rising from its center, casting subtle shadows on the light background. In the lower right corner of the image, the artist's signature, "V. Van Vliet," is visible.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 35.5 cm (11 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 34" long; 36" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14743

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: V. Van Voris

Wikidata ID

Q64633523

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