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Butter Mold

Edward L. Loper

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a wooden machine with a large rectangular central column supported on a horizontal wooden platform with curved legs. The structure is made of light to medium brown wood tones, showcasing the natural grain of the material. The platform is positioned at the bottom center of the image, while the main column rises vertically. An elongated handle is attached to the column, extending to the left side of the image slightly above the platform.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4357 × 3388 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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