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Part of a Burial Crown

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a bird-like figure. The figure has a long beak. Its body consists of skeletal ribs and a backbone. Its left leg is bent at the knee. It has a large wing with feathers. The right side of the body appears to be on fire, with flames depicted as wavy lines. The background is plain and light-colored. Title: Part of a Burial Crown. Artist: James Ensor.

Artwork Details

Medium
Gold
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 457 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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