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American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornamental hairpiece. It features a central circular floral motif with an Edelweiss flower in white shades, bordered by gold. The hairpiece has gold chains with rounded, teardrop-shaped pendants. The main structure is an arch with engravings and shading, indicating a metallic texture. The piece is set against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3459 × 4585 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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