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Wood Carving of Tiger's Head

Joseph Goldberg

National Gallery of Art

The image features a three-dimensional object resembling a tiger's head mounted on a plaque to the right side of the frame. The tiger head is primarily tan with black and red accents on the nose, eyes, and stripes around the face. The plaque has an angular design in a tan hue, creating a unified appearance. It is set against a plain, off-white background, highlighting the mounted head in the foreground.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3451 × 4627 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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