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Brooch and Earrings

Kurt Melzer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of jewelry designs. The image features two intricately designed brooches. The upper design is a lozenge-shaped brooch with three teardrop-shaped pendants hanging from it and a central decorative band. The lower design is a more elongated brooch with a circular top and a longer teardrop-shaped pendant in the center, flanked by two smaller pendants. Both brooches are depicted with ornate patterns and elaborate craftsmanship. The illustrations on the right provide a schematic view emphasizing shapes and the placement of elements. The phrase "TWICE ACTUAL SIZE" is noted at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
2825 × 4858 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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