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Bird

Roberta Spicer

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is of a bird standing with its head turned backward over its body. It is primarily golden-brown with a mottled appearance, likely made of metal. It stands on a rectangular base for stability, with smooth stylized forms emphasizing the neck and body curves.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3441 × 4500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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