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Comb

Tulita Westfall

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornamental hair comb. The comb features an arching top with an ornate filigree pattern, including swirling motifs and a central large flower outlined in gold. Small yellow flowers adorned with similar detailing are symmetrically arranged around the central flower. The comb portion consists of several evenly spaced prongs.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3471 × 4237 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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