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Sword

A.R. Tolman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sword with an engraved blade and an ornate hilt next to a worn leather scabbard. The color palette includes metallic silvers and golds, dulled browns from the leather, and hints of rust and wear. The sword is positioned diagonally from the upper right to the lower left of the image, with the blade pointing towards the left side and the hilt on the right. The scabbard runs parallel to the sword below it, extending from the right towards the left, with the belt and straps hanging loosely beneath it.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
4424 × 3377 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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