Ice Tongs

1939

Eugene Bartz

Associated Names
Eugene Bartz

Artist, American, 1903 - 1941

The image displays a large pair of metal blacksmith tongs against a plain background. The tongs have a dark, rustic metal texture with shades of brown and grey. The tongs open outward in a scissor-like fashion with a pivot point at the center, while the handles extend upwards and hooks curve at the bottom. The object is set against a muted, light tan background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 47.9 x 30.7 cm (18 7/8 x 12 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 32" long; 16" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15237

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Eugene Bartz 1939

Wikidata ID

Q64560125

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