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Thomas Holloway

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a large, intricately carved wooden spindle with a spiraling design and a central bulbous section. A smaller, elongated object is positioned to the left. The color palette includes natural wood tones, rich browns, and a gold-colored accent near the bottom. The main spindle is set diagonally across the center, while the smaller object aligns vertically to the left with its tip pointing upwards. The background is light beige, and the artist's signature is visible in the bottom right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3444 × 4589 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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