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Silver Teaspoon

Kalamian Walton

National Gallery of Art

The image features three line drawings of a spoon design on a plain, light-colored background. The top drawing depicts the spoon viewed from above with a simple outline and the number "0799" inscribed on the handle. The middle drawing shows the same view with more intricate detailing on the handle, including decorative elements and a small emblem in a diamond shape. The bottom drawing presents a side view of the spoon, highlighting the curve of its handle and bowl. The color palette of the image is monochromatic, consisting mainly of black lines on a cream or off-white background. The objects are arranged vertically on the page, with the largest drawing at the top, the detailed spoon in the middle, and the side view at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
4335 × 3466 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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