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Cooper Plane

Edward Unger

National Gallery of Art

The picture shows a large, semicircular shape with angular lines resembling a half-opened clamshell. The artwork is abstract, with the semicircle suggesting a wooden bowl or a ship's hull. A protruding rectangular element at the top right is present, resembling a handle or a rudder. Below this, a simple line drawing outlines a round object with a handle, reminiscent of a teacup or mug in profile. The elements suggest a connection between the tangible texture of wood in the upper part and the outline below, implying potential utility.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3412 × 4359 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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