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Paper Knife

Max Fernekes

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an intricately carved object, resembling a knife, with a long handle and a floral design at the top. The color palette consists of warm wood tones, ranging from light to medium beige with hints of brown in the carved details. The object is centered on a plain, light-colored background, with the handle pointing downwards and the floral carving at the top. The object is oriented vertically in the frame.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3210 × 4858 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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