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Tortoise Shell Comb

Erwin Schwabe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large, intricately designed hair comb with a heart-shaped top featuring floral patterns in the center. The comb is predominantly in shades of brown and amber. In the bottom left corner, there is a smaller, sketch-like depiction of a simpler comb design. The comb is centrally located in the composition, with the smaller sketch positioned below it and slightly to the left. The artist's signature, "E. Schwabe," appears in the lower right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3359 × 4634 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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