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Pa. German Flat-iron Stand

Amos C. Brinton

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large metal tool with a wooden handle. The tool has decorative patterns of swirls and stars cut into the metal top and stands on four short legs. The color palette includes earthy tones of brown and bronze with the wood handle being a darker brown and the metal having a slightly aged appearance with hints of rust. Positioned centrally, the handle extends towards the left edge of the image, while the rest of the tool stretches towards the right, with its metalwork patterns prominently displayed.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
4101 × 3143 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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