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Sewing Bird

William Spiecker

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large key-like object with a heart-shaped bow and an irregularly shaped, metallic head, placed in the center of a plain, beige background. The color palette consists of muted tones with a metallic sheen, with hints of green and brown on the object. The object is positioned diagonally from the top left to the bottom right, with ample negative space surrounding it.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3317 × 4750 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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