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Snuffer

Hester Duany

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pair of scissors with a metal box attached. The scissors and box are depicted realistically in the lower left portion of the image, while an outline sketch of the same object is shown in the upper right part. The color palette consists of muted shades of gray, brown, and hints of blue. The colored scissors and box are in the bottom left quadrant against a soft, empty background, while the sketched version is centrally positioned towards the top right, adding depth to the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
graphite and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
3379 × 4377 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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