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Tortoise Shell Lorgnette

Charles Enjoian

National Gallery of Art

A vertical elongated shape with intricate curves and loops is depicted. Attached to this central form, there is a shape resembling eyeglasses with lenses exhibiting a subtle blue tint. The composition shows a visual connection between nature and human-made objects.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3357 × 4167 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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