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Chalkware Bird

J. Herman McCollum

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a carved bird, specifically a parrot, on a pedestal. The bird has a yellow head and body, a green wing, and a red beak and feet. The color scheme includes warm yellows, rich greens, and deep reds against a neutral background. The bird is centered with its left side visible, and the artist's signature, "J.H. McCollum," is below the pedestal.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3076 × 4340 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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