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Decoy

Chris Makrenos

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a wooden bird decoy as the largest object, displayed against a plain background. The color palette consists of earthy tones, including shades of brown and dark gray. The decoy is positioned centrally, angled slightly to the right, with its beak pointing to the right side of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
4413 × 3410 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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