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Silver Sauce Boat

Henry Meyers

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a decorative serving piece or gravy boat with detailed measurements and components. The central focus of the image is a detailed rendering of an elegant gravy boat on intricate legs, with a sweeping body and ornate handle featuring curved and scroll motifs. Surrounding this main drawing are smaller sketches that give additional views and details of various parts of the item, such as the handle from different angles and the legs' construction. A scale is provided at the bottom of the drawing to offer dimensional context. The overall style suggests meticulous attention to the decorative and functional aspects of the piece, with fine pencil shading and precise lines throughout.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
4390 × 3376 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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