← Porreca, Filippo

This is a drawing of a circular mechanical component. The image shows two views of a cast iron mechanical or decorative object with a round, intricate design composed of various circular patterns that interlock and overlap to create a dense, geometric motif. The design has a three-dimensional quality, showcasing depth and shadow. The upper part of the image provides a side view to demonstrate the object's structure and height, supported by three small legs. The material and design suggest it was intended for both functional and decorative purposes, likely having an industrial or domestic application.

Pa. German Trivet

Porreca, Filippo · American

c. 1939

Medium
graphite on paperboard
Classification
Index of American Design
Period
1926 to 1950
Image size
3376 × 4347px

Description

This is a drawing of a circular mechanical component. The image shows two views of a cast iron mechanical or decorative object with a round, intricate design composed of various circular patterns that interlock and overlap to create a dense, geometric motif. The design has a three-dimensional quality, showcasing depth and shadow. The upper part of the image provides a side view to demonstrate the object's structure and height, supported by three small legs. The material and design suggest it was intended for both functional and decorative purposes, likely having an industrial or domestic application.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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