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Scrimshaw: Walrus Tusk

Oscar Bluhme

National Gallery of Art

The image features two large, cylindrical objects made of a material resembling ivory or bone, resting on a plain background. The objects have an engraved decoration on their surfaces. The color palette consists mainly of pale browns and creams. In the image, one of the objects is positioned upright towards the left while the other lies horizontally towards the right, the open side of the horizontal piece facing leftward. The background is a uniform beige, with no other objects or textures visible.

Artwork Details

Date
1941
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
4368 × 3432 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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