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Leather Water Bucket

Alexander Anderson

National Gallery of Art

There is a large leather bucket in the center of the image. The bucket is darkly shaded and has a handle looped through metal rings at the top. The color palette includes muted browns and grays, creating a classic sepia tone. The drawing shows detailed texture and form of the bucket, including the handle and stitching. The image has a plain, light background that emphasizes the bucket's shape and texture.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3219 × 4447 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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