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Pewter Inkwell

Eugene Barrell

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a drawing of a cylindrical object with precise geometrical shapes. There is a central form resembling a short, wide cylinder that tapers slightly towards the base, with a circular top featuring holes. The object is shaded to give a sense of volume and depth. In the upper left corner, a smaller diagram provides a side and top view of the object, displaying its dimensions and proportions with engineering precision. The surrounding space is minimal.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3317 × 4442 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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