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The image shows a single, large wooden spool in the center, against a light beige background. The spool has a bulbous shape and is primarily dark brown with shades of yellowish-brown. The artist's signature, "Richard Barnett," is in the bottom right corner.
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The image shows a single, large wooden spool in the center, against a light beige background. The spool has a bulbous shape and is primarily dark brown with shades of yellowish-brown. The artist's signature, "Richard Barnett," is in the bottom right corner.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Asthma Jar

Richard Barnett

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 38.2 x 30.2 cm (15 1/16 x 11 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: Approx: 6 1/4 High 5 Wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.6033
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Zanesville
  • American
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: RICHARD / BARNETT

NGA object ID 18233. 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.