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Brooch and Bracelet with Portrait

William P. Shearwood

National Gallery of Art

The image displays three intricately drawn objects with artistic designs. The largest object appears to be an ornament resembling a belt or bracelet with a black and gold centerpiece embellished with floral motifs. Dangling from it is a small round pendant featuring a portrait. Positioned above this ornament is an interwoven knot with a metal clasp, and to its right is a smaller knot with a slightly different design. The color scheme includes earthy browns, golds, and blacks, creating a classic, aged appearance. The background is plain beige, highlighting the details of the objects, which are presented on a horizontally oriented canvas. Inscriptions at the bottom left and right corners read "Westchester County" and "Drawn by Wm P. Shearwood."

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3284 × 4360 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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