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A metallic object with a handle and prongs is depicted in the center of the image. The background is plain and light, accentuating the details and texture of the item. The object is made of metal with a rectangular body and two extended curved prongs. It has a worn and rust-like texture, possibly indicating age or use. The painting may focus on themes of utility or industrial design and is done in the style of John F. Peto.
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A metallic object with a handle and prongs is depicted in the center of the image. The background is plain and light, accentuating the details and texture of the item. The object is made of metal with a rectangular body and two extended curved prongs. It has a worn and rust-like texture, possibly indicating age or use. The painting may focus on themes of utility or industrial design and is done in the style of John F. Peto.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bootjack

Howard Lumbard

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 35.2 x 45.5 cm (13 7/8 x 17 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 13" long; 3" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2029
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: HOWARD N. LUMBARD

NGA object ID 14238. 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.