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Silver Bowl

Michael Fenga

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a large, metallic or polished-looking bowl, along with a smaller schematic side view of the same bowl to the lower left. The color palette consists of neutral tones, primarily grey and off-white, as the bowl is illustrated in pencil shading on a beige paper background. The primary object, the bowl, is centered in the composition, appearing prominently and three-dimensionally, while the smaller cross-sectional drawing is positioned beneath to the left, emphasizing its design and structure.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
4569 × 3299 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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