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Pewter Basin

Harry Goodman

National Gallery of Art

A single large metallic bowl is centered in the image. The color palette consists of muted tones of gray and beige, with a dull metallic sheen on the bowl and a pale, almost sepia background with hints of yellowish-brown. The bowl appears prominently in the center of the frame, suspended against the background, and the overall composition is bordered by a lightly colored frame-like pattern that wraps around the edges of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4669 × 3365 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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