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Silver Nutmeg Grater

Michael Fenga

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a cylindrical object with different views and measurements. The drawing shows three perspectives of the object: an isometric view, a side view, and a top view. The isometric view displays a vertical cylinder with a perforated section on the upper portion, standing on a wider base. The side view presents the full height of the cylinder with measurements around it. The top view demonstrates a circular top with some detailing around the edge. The drawing includes precise measurements, indicating a design or prototype schematic for a manufacturing process. The linework conveys the shape and form of the object for technical or industrial purposes.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3452 × 4546 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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