Clarence Horton

American, 1914 - 1991

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The image depicts three detailed illustrations of a traditional carpenter's tool, showcasing the head and handle of an axe. The main illustration shows an axe head with a wooden handle extending to the right. Below is a smaller circular side view of the axe head, revealing a metallic component in the center. Another view displays the end of the handle and its attachment within the axe head. The color scheme consists of rich browns and reds, with hints of metallic textures. The objects are arranged in the top left, center, and bottom right on an off-white background.
Clarence Horton, Zoar Shingle Axe, c. 1937, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.3862

Zoar Shingle Axe

Clarence Horton · c. 1937 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.3862