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This is a drawing of an intricate metalwork sculpture resembling an insect. The drawing features a detailed depiction of a decorative, elongated metal sculpture that appears insect-like, with a segmented body and long, curling protrusions that mimic antennae. The surface of the object has a textured pattern. The insect stands on multiple legs, with its body slightly elevated from the surface. In the lower right corner, there is a small sketch serving as a key or legend, accompanied by the inscription 'SERIES A Frame #16'. The overall aesthetic is precise and technical, indicative of a design illustration rather than a free-form artistic expression.
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This is a drawing of an intricate metalwork sculpture resembling an insect. The drawing features a detailed depiction of a decorative, elongated metal sculpture that appears insect-like, with a segmented body and long, curling protrusions that mimic antennae. The surface of the object has a textured pattern. The insect stands on multiple legs, with its body slightly elevated from the surface. In the lower right corner, there is a small sketch serving as a key or legend, accompanied by the inscription 'SERIES A Frame #16'. The overall aesthetic is precise and technical, indicative of a design illustration rather than a free-form artistic expression.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bootjack

Ralph Morton

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 20.5 x 26.1 cm (8 1/16 x 10 1/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 11" long; 4 1/2" wide; 3" high
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2011
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Delaware
  • American
Inscription

lower left in watercolor: R. MORTON DEL. 254-1 lower right in watercolor: BOOT-JACK

NGA object ID 14220. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.