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Inkwell

Charles Caseau

National Gallery of Art

The image contains a cylindrical metallic device with an engraved label that reads "CROLIUS STONEWARE MANUFACTURE, MANHATTAN-WARE, NEW YORK." Above this, there is a simplified depiction of a similar device labeled "CROLIUS FOUNTAIN." The color palette consists of mainly brown and gray tones, with the metallic object having a coppery tint. The smaller depiction is in shades of cream and gray. The main cylindrical object is positioned slightly off-center in the lower half of the canvas, while the smaller rendition is in the upper right quadrant, creating a sense of dimensional contrast.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3329 × 4493 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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