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Flag-pole Finial Pigeon

Chris Makrenos

National Gallery of Art

The image features a statue of a bird with wings spread, perched atop a spherical base. The color palette consists mainly of earthy browns and darker tones, with some areas of the statue appearing weathered, revealing patches of different hues beneath. The bird is centrally positioned in the image, with its wings open wide.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3496 × 4651 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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