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Philip Johnson

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an oval metal object with intricate design details. The central motif is a stylized urn or shell pattern encased within concentric ovals and bordered by a repeating pattern of geometric shapes. The drawing also includes a side view of the object, showing its thickness and curvature. The object appears to have a metallic sheen, possibly indicating it is made of brass or another yellowish-gold metal. Measurements or annotations may be included below the illustration for scale.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4323 × 3398 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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