Jack Straws

1935/1942

Hester Duany

Associated Names
Hester Duany

Artist, American, 1891 - 1964

The image shows a series of wooden tools with large handles fanned out across the image, including a saw and various chisel-like instruments. The color palette is dominated by shades of light brown and tan against a plain off-white background. Arranged in an arch, the tools occupy the upper portion of the image, while a single straight rod with a hook end is positioned horizontally near the bottom center.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.3 x 51.1 cm (13 1/2 x 20 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 3/4" long (average)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15743

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Hester Duany

Wikidata ID

Q64574319

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