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Identification and Creation

Object Number
ARCH.2007.9.333
People
Barnett Newman, American (New York NY 1905 - 1970 New York NY)
Title
Large paintbrush
Classification
Artists' Tools
Work Type
brush
Date
20th century
Culture
American
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/353000

Physical Descriptions

Dimensions
25.4 × 10.8 cm (10 × 4 1/4 in.)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Collection of Barnett and Annalee Newman
Estate of Annalee Newman
The Barnett and Annalee Newman Foundation

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Gift of the Barnett and Annalee Newman Foundation
Copyright
© The Barnett Newman Foundation, New York / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Object Number
ARCH.2007.9.333
Contact
am_straus@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
A large, flat-tipped paintbrush with 3" long and 4 1/4" wide bristles. It has a wooden handle stained green and a metal ferrule exhibiting moderate corrosion. The brand inscription reads "Ship Shape 53". There is green paint residue on the handle and a discolored, transparent medium on ferrule.

Subjects and Contexts

  • Barnett Newman Studio Materials Collection