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Powder Horn

William McAuley

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a decorative banner with the text "BRIMFIELD SEPEMBER" and "WILLIAM NELSON" inscribed. The design includes stylized floral and leaf motifs, abstract shapes resembling architectural elements, and a dynamic, undulating shape. The lines are bold and the color palette is limited to shades of brown and black. The composition is symmetrical.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4736 × 3466 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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