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Madeline Arnold

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an ornate necklace. The necklace is positioned centrally within the composition against a plain, neutral background. It features a chain connecting to a decorative pendant with an elaborate design. The pendant includes symmetrical, gold-toned embellishments with potential gemstone inlays. Two elongated tassels are suspended from the pendant. The backdrop accentuates the detail and craftsmanship of the necklace. The painting style emphasizes intricate and realistic representations of objects.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3446 × 4448 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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