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Hazel Sheckler and A. Regli

National Gallery of Art

The image displays two elongated shapes with looped ends that pivot towards each other, creating a mirrored pairing along a central vertical axis. One shape features lace-like patterns separated from the smoother area of the other shape. The composition evokes the appearance of antique shears or ornamental handles set against a plain backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3319 × 4292 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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