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Compass

Lloyd Charles Lemcke

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large nautical compass encased in a wooden frame. The compass has a black and white face with directional markings and decorative designs. The color palette includes natural wood tones, black, white, and metallic shades. The compass is centered and facing the viewer within a wooden structure. A small line drawing of the compass in its enclosure is located at the bottom left of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3315 × 3529 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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