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Block Print

George Loughridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a scene with animals and foliage. The image shows a detailed design of a landscape with various animals and plants. The vegetation is ornate with swirling tendrils and foliage. Small creatures resembling monkeys are perched on branches. A mythical creature, possibly a bird, is present. The color palette is in reddish-brown against a light background. This style is chinoiserie, known for imaginative depictions of nature and mythical elements.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4167 × 3120 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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