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Hammer and Compass

James Henry Moser

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed black and white illustration with a cluster of tendrils or ribbons intertwined with an object resembling a pair of compasses in a rectangular box or frame. The illustration is monochrome with shades of black and gray on a light background. It is slightly above the center of the paper and surrounded by white space. Faint pencil marks and notations are visible near the edges and corners of the page.

Artwork Details

Date
1890-1891
Medium
pen and black ink over graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3801 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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