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Powder Horn

William McAuley

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a powder horn decorated with a map and intricate drawings. The color palette includes earthy tones like brown and beige, with darker brown used for the illustrations and text on the horn. The horn is positioned vertically in the center of the image, with detailed etchings featuring place names like "Albany" and "Amboy," as well as decorative imagery of geographical and architectural features.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3459 × 4442 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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