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Branding Iron

Elizabeth Johnson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pair of forceps with a ring-handle structure and metallic appearance. Next to the forceps are two oval shapes drawn in a reddish-brown color. The forceps are placed diagonally across the upper left to the center of the image, with the ovals positioned slightly to the right and below. The background is a plain, light beige color.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
4323 × 3387 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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