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Sewing Bird

Frances Lichten

National Gallery of Art

This drawing depicts a mechanical device with ornate detailing. It shows a side view of a clamp-like object with a decorative bowl at the top, supported by an intricately designed arm with a lion's head motif. The lower part features a screw mechanism with floral patterns. The drawing is detailed and monochromatic, emphasizing the mechanical and decorative elements of the object.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3091 × 4702 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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