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Shaker Compass

Richard Barnett

National Gallery of Art

A large, wooden triangular object is depicted in the image. It resembles a pair of compasses or calipers, featuring two long straight legs and a curved upper section with an arc shape. The color palette consists of warm brown tones against a light beige or off-white background. The object stands vertically with the curved section at the top left and the pointed end towards the bottom right. The name "Richard Barnett" is inscribed near the bottom right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3489 × 4365 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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