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Comb

Cora Parker

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an ornate hair comb. The image depicts a stylized representation of a decorative comb featuring an elaborate design with intricate floral and fan motifs in rich hues of red, orange, and yellow. The top section of the comb is rounded and embellished with detailed patterns, while the teeth of the comb extend downward with a sense of elegance and symmetry.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3409 × 4237 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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