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Tie Pin

Eugene Barrell

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a gold tab element with technical sketches. The main focus of the drawing is a gold-colored tab centrally positioned on a plain background. Below this element, there are technical sketches in a more subdued color, showing the side and front profiles of the gold tab. The background is unadorned, emphasizing the details and form of the central figure and the accompanying sketches. The overall composition is minimalistic, highlighting the object’s design and functionality.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3458 × 4398 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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