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Star Flower

Mary Altha Nims

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a blue flower with six petals and a yellow center. The center of the flower has a brown rim and green lines. A long green stem extends from the bottom of the flower, with three green leaves branching off. The background is beige, with small brown spots scattered throughout. In the bottom-right corner, cursive writing reads "Star Flower."

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661 × 893 px
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