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Purse

Cornelius Christoffels

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a bird surrounded by floral patterns. The central image shows a stylized bird with vibrant plumage in purple, yellow, and blue tones, standing amidst an arrangement of flowers and vines depicted with a cross-stitch pattern technique. The flowers and vines are in pink, green, and coral colors, framing the bird symmetrically. The design has a tapestry-like appearance on a neutral background.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
2909 × 4219 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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