Grave Marker

Edward White

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate decorative object featuring a bird. The central feature of the image is an intricate, vertically oriented object adorned with elaborate details. At the top, there is a depiction of a bird perched gracefully with its wings slightly raised. The body of the object is designed with elaborate patterns, including what appears to be leaves and curved motifs intertwined with the main structure. The design is rendered in a monochromatic palette, using pencil or ink to create detailed shading and texture to highlight the three-dimensional aspects of the object. At the base, there appears to be a small area suggesting grass.