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Stern Board

Helen E. Gilman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper half of a person behind a semi-circular architectural relief. The person is in a relaxed pose, with their left arm extended to hold a small book. They have smooth, pale skin, a rounded face, rosy cheeks, and small lips. The person has dark hair, parted in the middle, with a red flower accessory behind the right ear. They wear a high-necked, blue garment with gathering at the neck and cuffs, and a white lace detail around the collar. Ornate foliage designs embellish the sides of the semicircular form. The background is a soft, neutral beige tone.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
5203 × 1426 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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