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Decoration for Stoneware

A. Zimet

National Gallery of Art

The image features abstract shapes and lines in varying shades of blue organized into four distinct figures, each labeled consecutively from FIG. 1 to FIG. 4. FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 display swirling lines and circular forms. FIG. 3 presents an arrangement of curved shapes resembling a plant with leaves and buds. FIG. 4 is an intricate pattern of loops, spirals, leaf-like structures, and small dots. The design resembles elements of nature, such as leaves, flowers, and seashells, conveying organic and dynamic movement.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
3325 × 4669 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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