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Pa. German Butter Mold

Henry Zwysen

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular object featuring a large star shape in the center, formed by intersecting triangular planes with ridged surfaces. This star shape is surrounded by a pattern of linear grooves and raised edges that embellish the rim of the circle. The piece is made of a wooden material, evident from the texture and natural brown color variations across its surface. The sculpture appears to be an intricately crafted part of a larger piece and is labeled with the name "Henry Zwysen" beside it. The sculpture, positioned at an angle, shows its three-dimensional form with a visible protrusion on the side.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3055 × 4393 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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