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Cutlass and Leather Scabbard

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a naval cutlass and its leather scabbard. The cutlass has a metallic blade with a gold-colored handle, while the leather scabbard features metallic studs. The color palette consists of muted browns, gold, and steel gray. The cutlass and scabbard are positioned horizontally in the image, with text below them that reads: "NAVAL CUTLASS AND LEATHER SCABBARD... U.S.N. 1845 FROM THE HARTFORD FARRAGUTS FLAGSHIP."

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
4647 × 2864 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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