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Sewing Bird

John H. Tercuzzi

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a metallic bird-shaped object with ornate engravings. A large, round, pink-purple element is near the bird's head. The color palette includes muted metallic grays and a rich pink-purple hue. The bird-shaped object is positioned centrally, with the pink-purple element resting on top of its body, and an additional similar element is attached below the bird, completing the assembly.

Artwork Details

Date
1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3234 × 4169 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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