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Carved Bird and Nest

Adolph Beilin

National Gallery of Art

A carved wooden bird perches on a wooden sculpture resembling branches and an organic growth. The sculpture is mainly in shades of brown and olive green. The bird rests on a branch extending diagonally from the top left to the bottom right, with the organic form towards the lower right side. The background is plain and light, highlighting the sculpture's details.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4691 × 3499 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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