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Handle

Harry Mann Waddell and Dana Bartlett

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a decorative metal handle. The drawing depicts an ornate, curved metal handle with intricate floral and face motifs on either end, rendered with earthy tones and shaded details. The central part of the handle features a carved face surrounded by a floral design, and each end of the handle terminates in a stylized flower. The words "ACTUAL SIZE" indicate the true scale of the depicted item. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4179 × 3332 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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