Barber's Sign

c. 1938

Wynna Wright

Associated Names
Wynna Wright

Artist, American, 1899 - 1980

The image shows a straight razor with a dark wooden handle and a shiny steel blade. The color palette is neutral, with black, brown, and silver tones against a light beige background. The handle is positioned at the bottom, extending diagonally to the left, while the unfolded blade points diagonally towards the upper left corner. The blade is oriented diagonally, with its sharp edge facing upward.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.5 x 39.2 cm (12 3/8 x 15 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 26" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17173

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64640613

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