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Comb

Irene Lawson

National Gallery of Art

In the center of the image is a single dark, intricately patterned comb with a decorative top and several narrow, curved prongs extending downward. The color palette is predominantly various shades of dark brown and rich mahogany tones, with a background of muted, creamy beige. The comb is situated centrally on a beige background with some subtle vertical markings on the left side.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
4179 × 3265 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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