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Blacksmith's Measuring Wheel

John Swientochowski

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an antique tool consisting of a handle attached to a large circular wheel with spoked design. The color palette is predominantly earthy tones, with shades of brown and hints of rust on the metal surface. Positioned centrally in the image, the handle is at an angle from the top left to the bottom right, while the wheel is more towards the bottom half against a plain, light beige background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3372 × 4224 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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