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Hand Carved Pelican

John Cutting

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is of a bird with a long, curved beak and sleek body. The bird is depicted with its head bent downwards. The material of the sculpture appears to be a dark, metallic substance with a shiny, reflective surface. The entire sculpture is a dark color with hints of rust or red patina visible around the feet and base. The bird stands upright with its wings folded to its sides, each feather detailed to mimic a bird's wing. It is placed upon an octagonal base of similar material. The sculpture appears life-sized or slightly larger.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3293 × 4693 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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