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Pewter Toy Porringer

Fred Peterson

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two decorative metal bowls, known as porringers, each featuring ornate handles with scrollwork and a central hole at the top. The color palette is primarily composed of metallic gray tones with shading and highlights emphasizing the reflective surface. The first porringer is positioned on the left side, shown from a top-down perspective, while the second is on the right side, depicted from a slightly elevated angle, showing the interior and side. Some handwritten notes are visible below the right porringer.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
4034 × 3020 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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