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Chopping Knife

Charles Charon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large crescent-shaped kitchen knife with a wooden handle, known as a mezzaluna, against a soft cream background. The object is dark brown with subtle variations in tones on the blade and handle. The mezzaluna is centered in the frame, with the blade forming a downward arc and the handle positioned horizontally just above the midpoint.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
4201 × 3321 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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