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Quill Sharpener Knife

Gordon Saltar

National Gallery of Art

Two straight razors with long, slightly curved handles and blades are displayed. The handles are brown with a pattern of diagonal, lighter stripes, and the blades are metallic with a reflective surface. The background is a soft, creamy beige color. One razor is positioned horizontally near the top of the image with the blade open, pointing to the right, while the other razor is positioned vertically with the blade partially open and pointing downwards.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3284 × 4423 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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