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Hand Compass

Robert Clark

National Gallery of Art

Three compasses are depicted in the image. Two of them have open cases, displaying colorful interiors. The largest compass has a brown and gold case with a red and pink interior. Another compass with a yellow rim is positioned slightly to the left. A closed compass with a brown case and gold design on top is placed below them. The color palette includes brown, gold, red, and beige. The objects are centered in the image, with the two open compasses at the top and the closed one below, creating a visual flow from left to right.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
3425 × 4317 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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