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Shoe Buckle

Sylvia Dezon

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a decorative metal buckle design and its components. The drawing features a detailed illustration of a buckle at the top of the image, with outer ring of circular decorations and a complex inner structure composed of bars and shapes that suggest the mechanical parts of a buckle. Below this, there are additional sketches showing outlines and a curved section that appear to be preparatory or complementary studies of the same object. The sheet has a minimalist and technical feel, with the main drawing brought to life through careful shading and coloration, contrasted against the softer, sketch-like quality of the supporting illustrations.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paper
Dimensions
3365 × 4346 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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