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The image displays a vertical line representing a clenched fist emerging from a dark rectangular shape at the bottom. The hand is holding a large, bell-shaped object. The details show the contours of the fingers and the cylindrical form of the object. The contrast between the textured hand and the smooth brown surface of the object accentuates an interplay typical of abstract imagery.
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The image displays a vertical line representing a clenched fist emerging from a dark rectangular shape at the bottom. The hand is holding a large, bell-shaped object. The details show the contours of the fingers and the cylindrical form of the object. The contrast between the textured hand and the smooth brown surface of the object accentuates an interplay typical of abstract imagery.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

"Bell in Hand" Tavern Sign

American 20th Century

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 37.7 x 26.5 cm (14 13/16 x 10 7/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.16396
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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  • American

NGA object ID 28487. 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.