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Pa. German Fractur

Elmer R. Kottcamp

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a central decorative vase with colorful stripes, large leafy greenery extending outward and upward, and pairs of birds perched on the branches. The color palette includes vibrant greens, blues, reds, yellows, and browns. The vase is situated in the lower center of the image, with the greenery spreading across the width, while the birds are symmetrically placed on either side. Additional floral and geometric patterns frame the leaves and birds, with a golden-yellow border enclosing the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3412 × 4276 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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