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Herman Bader

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an oval metallic plaque with a raised relief depicting a steam engine or machinery component in the center. To the left of the machinery is the letter "U," and to the right is the letter "F," each embossed in the plaque. The color palette consists of grey tones, giving the appearance of an aged metal surface. The plaque is positioned centrally within the image, with the machinery relief as the focal point, and the letters are placed symmetrically at the sides.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4413 × 3455 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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