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Whip Socket

William McAuley

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a bronze-colored, intricate metal object that appears elongated and symmetrical, with cut-out geometric shapes and three circular protrusions along its length. The color palette consists of shades of brown with hints of metallic blue and patina. The object is positioned vertically on a light cream-colored background. In the bottom right of the image, there is a signature that reads "M.P. Ripley."

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3429 × 4645 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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