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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.