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Fireman's Trumpet

Samuel O. Klein

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an intricately decorated base of an object. The image includes a central design with floral and ornamental patterns. The base is broad and ornately adorned with a swirling design pattern, while the tapered upper section bears symmetrical decorative details and inscriptions structured in a diamond shape. The text "Detail of Design" is written to the right of the central form in the image. The drawing focuses on the ornamental artistry of the object.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor on paperboard
Dimensions
4346 × 3477 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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