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Ornamental Iron Griffon

Harriette Gale

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a fantastical creature. It has a feline-like head with an open mouth, sharp teeth, and two visible ears. Its body consists of a human-like chest and wings resembling those of a bird. One arm extends outward ending in a paw. The artwork is in hues of bluish-green, giving it a patina similar to ancient bronze or copper. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4713 × 3309 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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