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Handmade Soldering Iron

Harvey Thoss

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a wooden object with a carved stone or metal piece at the top end. The color palette consists of earthy browns and greys. The object is centered on a beige background and extends vertically from the bottom center to the top edge of the frame. The base narrows and points downwards, while the top end curves around the inserted stone or metal element.

Artwork Details

Date
1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
3309 × 3988 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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