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Decoy

Roberta Spicer

National Gallery of Art

The largest object in the image is a wooden bird sculpture mounted on a slender stick. The sculpture has smooth, streamlined contours with a minimalist design. The color palette is simple, consisting mainly of shades of gray and brown. The bird sculpture is centrally positioned on the stick and is set against a neutral, light background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4412 × 3365 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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