John Weeks
Precision carbon holder
Artwork Detail
This lathe for turning steel is transformed into a still life inside a factory. Its specific function as a finely tuned industrial instrument is alluded to by the geometric design on the wall. The cool tones of charcoal and grey are hugely strengthened by the contrasting effect of the background colour swatches. The textural effects are a brilliant addition to such a contemporary subject.
- Title
- Precision carbon holder
- Artist/creator
- Production date
- 1950
- Medium
- oil on board
- Dimensions
- 552 x 755 mm
- Credit line
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased with the aid of a grant from the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council of New Zealand, 1970
- Accession no
- 1970/1/31
- Other ID
- 1970/31 Old Accession Number
- Copyright
- No known copyright restrictions
- Department
- New Zealand Art
- Display status
- Not on display
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