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Butter Churn

Paul Ward

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a mechanical device, possibly a press, with a glass cylinder in the center surrounded by wooden or brown structures including gears, support beams, and a handle. The color palette is primarily brown, grey, and beige, giving a vintage look. An intricate drawing of the device is in the center, with technical drawings in the bottom corners showcasing schematic views with measurements and annotations.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3427 × 4371 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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