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The image contains two identical sculptures of dark-skinned figures. One sculpture is positioned horizontally on its back, while the other is standing vertically. The figures are dressed in light gray and lavender clothing. The color palette mainly consists of dark skin tones, light shades of clothing, and a neutral beige background. The horizontal figure is located in the upper center of the image, while the vertical figure is slightly below and to the left of the center, both with their hands behind their heads.
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The image contains two identical sculptures of dark-skinned figures. One sculpture is positioned horizontally on its back, while the other is standing vertically. The figures are dressed in light gray and lavender clothing. The color palette mainly consists of dark skin tones, light shades of clothing, and a neutral beige background. The horizontal figure is located in the upper center of the image, while the vertical figure is slightly below and to the left of the center, both with their hands behind their heads.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bootjack

George File

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 50.5 x 38 cm (19 7/8 x 14 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 10" long; 3" high; 4 1/2" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2022
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • American
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lower right in watercolor: G.J. File

NGA object ID 14231. 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.