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Cattle Brand

J. Henry Marley

National Gallery of Art

The image displays thick black lines arranged in abstract shapes on a plain background. The shapes include a vertical line with perpendicular extensions and two curved lines resembling hooks. The composition suggests a stylized tree or an unconventional piece of plumbing equipment. The bold, simple forms intersect, conveying movement and balance in an abstract manner.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor on paper
Dimensions
3404 × 4653 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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