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Oven Scraper

Jacob Lipkin

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an iron or metallic tool. The drawing depicts a single piece of metal shaped into a broad, flat head tapering to a point, with a curved handle attached to the top. The metal surface of the tool features subtle shading, detailing the texture and dimension of the material. The handle curves in a graceful arc. The drawing captures the object with a high level of detail. The overall presentation on a plain background emphasizes the tool itself.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3364 × 4323 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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