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Pewter Salt Shaker

Orrie McCombs

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a single ornate metal object standing upright on a flat surface. The object has a bulbous body with a narrow neck that slightly flares out at the top, and it features intricate engravings on its surface. The color palette is mostly shades of gray against a plain, light-colored background. The object is positioned centrally in the frame and is photographed from a slightly elevated angle looking down.

Artwork Details

Date
1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3507 × 4466 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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