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Earrings

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a pair of earrings. The drawing features two matching drop earrings. Each earring consists of a golden floral element, a tapered golden cone, and a round pearl-like bead. The smallest depiction in the upper left corner might represent the earring viewed from a different angle. The background is a plain off-white.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3309 × 4771 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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