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Silver Sugar Tongs

John R. Towers

National Gallery of Art

The image portrays a large, stylized drawing of an elongated object resembling a futuristic vehicle or structure. The color palette is mainly black and white, with intricate line designs textured on the object. The object is centrally aligned on the canvas, with its rounded end on the left side and the tapering end extending to the right. The background is plain and light, emphasizing the central figure's contrast. There is a thin border surrounding the image. At the bottom right corner of the canvas, there is small text that reads "J.K. Turner."

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3392 × 4644 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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