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William Kieckhofel

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a metallic object with an intricate symmetrical design. The object appears to be a piece of harness hardware or a decorative fitting. It has a bronze or copper color with some areas showing a greenish tint from oxidation. The object is placed on a light-beige background and has a narrow upper section, widening towards the bottom, connected by ornate brackets and loops. Detailed carvings and patterns are evenly distributed on both sides of the object.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3380 × 4450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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