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Crock

Charles Caseau

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a wooden-style board with engraved text and a blue, ribbon-like emblem. The image includes a rectangular wooden texture etched with the text "D. MORGAN N. YORK" in a serif font, slightly emphasizing each letter with shadowing to give it a three-dimensional look. Below the text is a decorative circular emblem that resembles a ribbon, painted in a vivid blue hue, positioned centrally within the rectangular area. The contrast between the natural brown tones of the wooden surface and the vibrant blue of the emblem draws attention to the minimalistic yet clear design. The overall composition is simple, with a large amount of negative space surrounding the central wooden feature, enhancing the focus on the text and emblem.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3316 × 4358 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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