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Tavern Sign

John Matulis

National Gallery of Art

Two vertically arranged half-oval wooden panels with intricate carvings. The left panel features abstract lines and shapes resembling a ship, while the right panel displays an eagle with its wings spread wide, paired with additional abstract lines suggesting a shield. The wood texture and carvings evoke historical craftsmanship.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, gouache, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3777 × 3487 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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