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Holy-Water Bucket

William Kieckhofel

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large bronze or copper pot with a hammered texture. It has a wide, rounded body and two looped handles. The color palette includes shades of reddish-brown and bronze, with greenish patina indicating aged metal. The pot is centered in the image, with the handles extending upwards and outwards. Little background is visible, emphasizing the pot.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3460 × 4614 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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