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Scrimshaw: Walrus Tusk

Oscar Bluhme

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large, curved tusk with engraved illustrations, including a heart, a star, and a scene depicting a boat with people, along with the writing "1817." The color palette is muted, with the tusk displaying earthy tones of beige and light brown, while its engravings are a darker shade of brown. The tusk is positioned diagonally across the frame, from the bottom left to the top right, against a plain, neutral background.

Artwork Details

Date
1941
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
4568 × 3521 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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