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Bertha Semple

National Gallery of Art

The image displays three sections of a brown, intricately patterned organic object against a plain background. The top section is rounded and bulbous with a symmetrical design. Below it, a teardrop-shaped structure connects as a stem or central point. The lower part shows a cross-section or half of a similar rounded form. The color palette consists of various shades of brown with hints of beige and earthy tones that accentuate the textures. The largest object is centered in the upper portion of the image, while the smaller sections are arranged vertically beneath it.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3396 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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