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Parlor Stereoscope

Chris Makrenos

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a wooden object resembling a simplified, abstracted airplane or mechanical device. The object is constructed primarily of wood with a warm brown tone, featuring distinct grain patterns. The design consists of a cylindrical section on the left leading into a rectangular flat surface, attached to a central beam. This beam extends to the right where a tail-like structure is present, complete with a small propeller. Two black wires or hooks protrude from the back section. The painting is notably precise, hinting at careful attention to both the object's form and its shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
4647 × 3455 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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