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Military Chapeau

James Vail

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large black bicorne hat with a gold emblem on the right side featuring an eagle surrounded by black and gold trimmings. The color palette is predominantly black with accents of gold, and the background is a plain, light beige. The hat is positioned centrally within the image, with its curved brim facing downwards and the decorative emblem prominently visible on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3811 × 2953 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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