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Silver Sugar Tongs

Kalamian Walton

National Gallery of Art

The image features a detailed line drawing of an intricately designed object resembling a serving spoon or similar utensil. It is centered on the canvas and includes an ornate twisted handle with a shell-like detail at the end, and an elliptical design forming part of the handle leading to a polished bowl. The color palette is limited to shades of black, grey, and white, creating a monochromatic design. The object is oriented horizontally across the center of the image. The artist's signature, "Wilcox," is visible in the lower right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
4234 × 3209 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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