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This is a drawing of an ornate metallic object. The object has an elongated form with intricate detailing on its surface resembling small swirl or floral patterns. It is adorned with multiple protruding elements on its sides. These elements are symmetrically arranged. The lower part of the object has two curved extensions resembling legs. The object is rendered in a monochromatic palette, showcasing shading and detail to bring out the metallic nature and three-dimensionality.
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This is a drawing of an ornate metallic object. The object has an elongated form with intricate detailing on its surface resembling small swirl or floral patterns. It is adorned with multiple protruding elements on its sides. These elements are symmetrically arranged. The lower part of the object has two curved extensions resembling legs. The object is rendered in a monochromatic palette, showcasing shading and detail to bring out the metallic nature and three-dimensionality.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bootjack

Albert Geuppert

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 35.6 x 27.8 cm (14 x 10 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 11" long; 2 1/4" wide; 1 3/4" high at forefeet; 1" high at hindfeet
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2048
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower center on graphite: A. Geuppert

NGA object ID 14257. 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.