Spinning Wheel

1935/1942

Lorenz Rothkranz

Associated Names
Lorenz Rothkranz

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large wooden spinning wheel with a distaff holding fibers next to it. The color palette is predominantly brown with a hint of beige from the fibers, set against a plain beige background. The spinning wheel is centrally placed, occupying most of the visual space, while the distaff with fibers is positioned on the left side, attached to the wheel. The setup is slightly tilted towards the left. The background is minimalist, emphasizing the details of the spinning wheel.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 22.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14852


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: LORENZ ROTHKRANZ.

Wikidata ID

Q64593357

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