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Bishop Hill: Auger

Michael Chomyk

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a wooden drilling tool called an auger, with a central barrel-shaped handle and two horizontal handles. The color palette includes browns and beige, emphasizing the wood grain and aged patina. The tool is positioned vertically with the top rounded handle at the top and the metal drilling bit extending downward from the center. The artist's name, Michael Chomyk, is inscribed near the bottom right.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
2766 × 4244 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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