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The image shows a metallic object with a hooked upper part and a round, shell-like lower portion. The color palette consists of muted tones like grey, black, and a hint of brownish rust on the object. The object is placed in the center of a plain background, standing out prominently against the off-white surface. It is slightly positioned to the left of center and appears to be the main focus of the image.
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The image shows a metallic object with a hooked upper part and a round, shell-like lower portion. The color palette consists of muted tones like grey, black, and a hint of brownish rust on the object. The object is placed in the center of a plain background, standing out prominently against the off-white surface. It is slightly positioned to the left of center and appears to be the main focus of the image.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

"Shutter Dog"

F.W. Powell

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 28 x 22.6 cm (11 x 8 7/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.13850
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Richmond
  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: FRANCES POWELL

NGA object ID 25941. 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.