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Benjamin Resnick

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a decorative metal piece with a wooden handle. The drawing centers on a detailed depiction of a brass-colored, intricate piece of metalwork featuring ornate cutouts and geometric patterns. The object has circular cutouts at the top, followed by stylized floral and geometric designs below. A dark wooden handle is attached to the metal section, suggesting a practical purpose such as a tool or decorative implement. A smaller line sketch of the same object is included, showing dimensions and decorative elements. The name "Benjamin Resnick" is written next to the main illustration.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3308 × 4480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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