Object number:
2010.2.2
Object name:
ephemera; memorabilia; paint brush
Date made:
Late 20th century - Early 21st century
Material / Technique:
Wood, fiber bristles
Dimensions:
H: 11.5 in, W: 2 in, D: 0.25 in
Credit line:
Gift of the Artists' Legacy Foundation
Copyright status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Content description:
This is a Raphaël brand size 12 fan brush used by Viola Frey when working with clay. The brush has white bristles and a varnished wooden handle. The top of the brush is encrusted with dried clay and smaller clay accretions appear down the handle. An adhesive tag with a barcode that is barely legible is wrapped around the bottom of the handle. Raphaël Extra White Bristle Fan Series 3695, size 12.
Currently on display in the Gallery of California Art
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