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Clasp for Necklace

Doris Beer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a jewelry design. The image depicts a detailed illustration of a jewelry piece, possibly a brooch or clasp, which features symmetrical, ornate designs on either side with a bright blue accent in the center. Below the colored rendering is a lighter pencil drawing, providing additional views and intricate details of the piece's structure from different angles. The surrounding space is left mostly blank.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3483 × 4299 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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