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Portable Charcoal Stove

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large rust-colored metal toaster with multiple slots on top and four wooden handles attached to its sides. The color palette includes shades of brown, tan, and rust, with subtle hints of wood grain on the handles. Positioned centrally within the image, the toaster is slightly angled to the right, allowing the viewer to see its front and right side panels, along with the top grill slots. The wooden handles extend outward, contrasting against the metal body. The toaster is placed on a cream-colored background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
4545 × 3164 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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