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Circular Tin Bath Tub

Wilbur M Rice

National Gallery of Art

This painting depicts a wooden flying saucer-like structure with metal supports. The object is saucer-shaped with an outer rim resembling wood or bamboo, detailed with a grain pattern and markings that suggest wear or age. The top of the saucer has semi-circular compartments and a black dome or cockpit at the center. The saucer is supported by four angled, black metallic rods providing structural stability. The background is plain, emphasizing the object. The style is technical or conceptual illustration focusing on the object's design and material composition.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, gouache, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
4903 × 3477 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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