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Pincushion

Erwin Schwabe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a red boot-shaped ornament with intricate beaded embroidery, featuring a white bird, leaves, and flowers. The color scheme is mainly red and white, accented by the beads. The ornament hangs from a string and casts a shadow, emphasizing its three-dimensional shape. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3530 × 4323 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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