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Glass Darning Ball

Paul Ward

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a central form with a series of rounded bulges that transitions from a large bulbous shape to a succession of smaller connected ovals resembling a segmented tube. The lines are smooth and softly shaded, enhancing the abstract nature of the artwork. The monochromatic shading adds to the simplicity and ambiguity of the object.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4903 × 3343 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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