Butter Mold

Florence Choate

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a detailed design and its cross-section view. The image showcases a circular motif that appears to be a decorative architectural element. The central part of the motif features textured and flowing patterns, surrounded by layers of more abstract designs. The core texture suggests depth and complexity. Beneath the motif, there is a side view or cross-section representation showing the profile of how this element might project out from a surface, indicating its three-dimensional structure. The lines and shading give a technical and artistic understanding of this decorative object.