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Benjamin Resnick

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate tool or implement with intricate cut-out designs. It features a handle attached to a flat, decorative metal piece with circular cutouts and an elaborate pattern in the center, possibly including plant-like motifs and symmetrical designs. The style of the drawing is simple and technical, with precise lines and a focus on the details and proportions of the object. Below the main depiction, there is a smaller, monochrome version of the same object with scale markings indicating dimensions or measurements. Inscribed is the name "Benjamin Resnick" along with a measurement reference.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
3361 × 4451 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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