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Powder Horn

Vincent Murphy

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a large brown leather powder flask with a carved motif of a hunter and dog on its surface. The color palette consists of earthy tones, predominantly brown, with some variations in texture and shade on the flask. The flask is centered in the image, with its bottom tapering slightly before widening at the neck, which is topped with a metallic nozzle. The background is plain and neutral.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3495 × 4394 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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