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Weighing Scale

Richard Taylor

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an antique balance scale with a weight suspended on one end and a set of hooks on the other. The weight is bulbous and rust-colored, hanging on multiple chains, while the scale itself is an elongated metal bar with serrated marks. The color palette consists primarily of browns and ochres, with hints of rust and a muted cream background. The scale extends diagonally from the lower left to the upper right, with the weight hanging towards the bottom right and the hooks on the left side.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4223 × 3443 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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