This is a drawing of an ornate component resembling a bracket or piece of decorative ironwork. The drawing features two detailed views of an intricately designed object, likely made from metal, with flowing, intertwining curves and scrolls. The upper portion of the page includes a finely rendered outline drawing with a view from the side, accompanied by a scale for measurement. The lower section presents a more detailed, shaded depiction, highlighting the depth and texture of the relief design. The style demonstrates careful attention to detail and form, emphasizing the craftsmanship involved in creating such a piece.
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This is a drawing of an ornate component resembling a bracket or piece of decorative ironwork. The drawing features two detailed views of an intricately designed object, likely made from metal, with flowing, intertwining curves and scrolls. The upper portion of the page includes a finely rendered outline drawing with a view from the side, accompanied by a scale for measurement. The lower section presents a more detailed, shaded depiction, highlighting the depth and texture of the relief design. The style demonstrates careful attention to detail and form, emphasizing the craftsmanship involved in creating such a piece.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bootjack

Filippo Porreca

Date
c. 1937
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 22.5 x 28.8 cm (8 7/8 x 11 5/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 12 3/8" long
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2036
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: Filippo Porreca

NGA object ID 14245. 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.