Artwork Page for Grinding the Axe

Details / Information for Grinding the Axe

Grinding the Axe

c. 1827–68

William Sidney Mount

(American, 1807–1868)
Culture
America
Medium
graphite
Credit Line
Hinman B. Hurlbut Collection 1946.1701
Public Domain
You can copy, modify, and distribute this work, all without asking permission. Learn more about CMA's Open Access Initiative.
Location
Not on view
Print
A horizontally oriented graphite drawing on off-white paper depicts two figures with light skin tones working at a large circular wheel. Centered, the wheel rests on a wooden frame. Left, a figure wearing a tall hat bends low, pressing a tool against the wheel. To our right, a second figure in a hat leans forward, holding a handle. Faint, mirrored text appears in the upper background from the reverse side.

Grinding the Axe

c. 1827–68

William Sidney Mount

(American, 1807–1868)
America

See Also

Visually Similar by AI

Contact Us

The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please fill out the appropriate request form linked below:

Update or Correct Artwork Information

Imagery or Rights for Non-Open-Access Artworks

Report a Website Issue

Further Questions About This Artwork