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Butter Worker

Hester Duany

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a carved wooden scoop or ladle with a long, gently curved handle resembling an abstract bird in shape. The object is primarily in shades of warm brown. It is positioned centrally on a plain, light-colored background, with the broad, scooping part angled towards the bottom left and the elongated handle extending upwards to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3334 × 4262 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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