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Bishop Hill: Cradle

Wellington Blewett

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a wooden cradle with a detailed drawing of its design and dimensions. The cradle is illustrated in a rich brown color. The primary object, the cradle, is positioned centrally in the top half of the image, showcasing its three-dimensional appearance with visible cutout handles on the sides. Below the perspective illustration, there are technical drawings of the cradle from the front and side views, complete with labeled measurements. The color palette is dominated by varying shades of brown for the cradle, contrasted against the off-white background of the paper, while the technical drawings are rendered in black with blue and red lines highlighting dimensions.

Artwork Details

Date
1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3469 × 4321 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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