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Mortar and Pestle

Carl Buergerniss

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large stone mortar and pestle. The mortar is light gray with darker areas and texture, while the pestle has a darker wooden handle and a light stone grinding end. The color palette includes earthy tones like beige, gray, and brown. The mortar is positioned at the center with the pestle placed diagonally inside.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4301 × 3543 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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