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Trivet

Charles Cullen

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a geometric structure composed of interlocking circular elements. The illustration features two separate views of the structure: an overhead view at the top and an oblique view at the bottom. The top view reveals a symmetrical pattern formed by a series of overlapping rings that create a flower-like design. Below the top view are three lines that represent the side profile of the interlocking system. The oblique view at the bottom offers a perspective of the structure as a three-dimensional object, emphasizing its depth and the way the rings interweave and support one another. The rendering is in a monochromatic scheme.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3152 × 4825 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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