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Verna Tallman

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an ornate, rectangular wooden box with a decorative top and a curved base. The front surface features an oval glass or mirror set in intricate carvings with floral patterns. The color palette consists of soft, muted tones, primarily beige, pink, and blue. Positioned in the center of the image, the box stands upright with its ornate details accentuated by light and shade effects on its surface.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paper
Dimensions
3453 × 4353 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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