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Edward Unger

National Gallery of Art

A large metal balance scale with two curved hooks is centrally positioned against a plain, light-colored background. The object consists of a circular dial encasing a yellowed, textured material, with a large ring at the top and two hooks extending downward. The color palette is minimal, featuring mainly shades of dark brown and muted gold against an off-white background. The balance scale is centrally located, with one hook on the left slightly shorter than the hook on the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3436 × 4786 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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