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Skimmer

Charles Moss

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two kitchen utensils. One is a ladle with a metallic bowl showing dark green and brown hues and a handle extending to the right. The other is a smaller utensil, possibly a scoop, with a similar color palette. Both items have an oxidized surface. They are set against a neutral background with the ladle positioned diagonally from the bottom left towards the center, and the smaller utensil in the upper right portion of the frame. The colors are mainly earthy tones, giving the objects an ancient or rustic look.

Artwork Details

Date
1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4925 × 3343 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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