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This is a drawing of a mechanical apparatus with several detailed components. The main focus is a complex, cylindrical device featuring gears and a long arm extending upwards. Detailed technical sketches surround it, showing different views and sections that provide insight into its intricate design. The craftsmanship highlights the precise engineering and functionality. The monochrome color scheme, detailed line work, and technical style suggest it is a technical drawing aimed at showcasing the device's mechanics and functionality. The scale is indicated with measurements, emphasizing the technical and instructional nature of the drawing.
National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design
Betty Lamp
Hans Korsch
- Date
- 1936
- Medium
- graphite on paperboard
- Dimensions
- overall: 30 x 23 cm (11 13/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
- Classification
- Index of American Design · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.8.12359
- Credit line
- Index of American Design
- Time span
- 1926 to 1950
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- American
Inscription
lower right in graphite: Hans Korsh 36
NGA object ID 24452. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.