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Ralph Morton

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bird perched on a branch with leaves and red berries around it, all in a needlework style. Earthy tones are used, with tan for the bird's body and darker shades for its wings, complemented by muted greens and reds for the leaves and berries. The bird is centrally positioned, facing right, among branches arranged in a circular pattern. The artwork is on a light brown textile background with a white margin containing small labels or inscriptions.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4571 × 3480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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