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Tombstone

J. Henry Marley

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an abstract representation of an elephant under an arch. The image shows a minimalist style drawing of an elephant-like figure within an arched frame. The creature has a simplistic outline with its trunk pointed forward and two circular eyes. Above the figure, there are scattered letters that do not form any recognizable words or phrases. The base of the arch bears an abstract crisscross pattern, giving the scene a sense of subtle texture. The drawing is in monochrome tones, primarily black and grey, on a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
wash and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3281 × 4785 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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