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Bellows

Katharine Merrill

National Gallery of Art

The central object in the image is a detailed painting of a traditional wooden bellows, showcasing a mix of brown hues with blue and decorative elements. Surrounding sketches depict various perspectives and components of the bellows in finer lines, mostly in shades of gray and beige. The bellows is positioned centrally within the composition, while the sketches frame it in the top left, top right, bottom left, and bottom right corners, providing a comprehensive view of the object's design.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3497 × 4875 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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