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Silver Sugar Tongs

Mary Berner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed drawing of a pair of silver sugar tongs. The tongs are the largest object depicted and are positioned horizontally in the center of the image, with the curved ends facing to the right. The color palette is subtle with shades of gray and hints of light brown, giving an impression of a metal object on a neutral background.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
4635 × 3427 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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