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Door Stop

Nicholas Amantea

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a turtle in the center against a plain background. The turtle is depicted in dark brown and grayish tones, highlighting its textured shell and limbs. Its head is turned slightly to the side, and its four legs are splayed out. The background is a pale off-white or beige. The name "N. Amadeo" is visible to the right of the turtle.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
4279 × 3209 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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