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Crock

Jessica Price

National Gallery of Art

The image features simple, flowing lines and curves arranged in an abstract configuration resembling a face. The top section includes two outlined sketches with geometric shapes, one resembling a face on the side of a vase and the other a semicircular form. Below, bold, sweeping brushstrokes in blue suggest the features of a smiling face, with exaggerated eyebrows, eyes, and a prominent nose. The abstract arrangement resembles a caricature or mask, with swirling lines creating a whimsical expression.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3365 × 4346 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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