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Elliptical Picture Frame

Helen McCollum

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an ornate oval frame. It portrays an empty decorative red oval frame against a plain background. The frame has intricate floral carvings around its circumference. The color palette is deep red with subtle highlights, suggesting the frame might be made of wood. The interior of the frame has a narrow, gold-colored lining. The style is realistic, focusing on the frame's aesthetic details.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3294 × 4017 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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