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Watchman's Rattle

Marius Hansen

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a wooden percussion instrument with a handle, resembling a clapper or rattle. It is centered in the frame with a color palette primarily comprised of various shades of brown. The instrument features a rounded, paddle-like shape on one side and a smaller, cylindrical handle extending vertically downward from the left side. Rectangular metal components are visible near the paddle’s edge on the right side. Below the object is the artist's signature, "Marion M. Romano."

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4491 × 3354 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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