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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Dirk

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names

A. Regli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

American 20th Century

Artist

The image displays a rusted dagger with a twisted handle and a straight double-edged blade, set against a simple, light-colored background. The color palette consists of muted tones such as brown, grey, and green patina reflecting the aged metal. There is a signature in the lower right corner of the image that blends subtly with the background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 23 cm (12 x 9 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17323

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: A. Regli

Wikidata ID

Q64535290

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