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Pa. German Flat-iron Holder

Milton Grubstein

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a decorative metal trivet with a detailed design. The image depicts a trivet with a teardrop shape, featuring intricate circular and star-like patterns within its framework. The drawing includes a scaled-down schematic view of the trivet from above, along with a side profile view indicating the trivet's height from the surface. The ornate design consists of interlinked circles, some with star motifs, all contributing to a complex and visually appealing structure. The texture is captured through shading, emphasizing the metal's solid form and the trivet's functionality as a decorative household object.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4513 × 3532 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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