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Helen Bronson

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a decorative bracelet. The bracelet features a central motif that resembles a rosette or flower, with delicate petals in a pale color and a contrasting, darker center. The band of the bracelet is depicted in a golden hue, textured to suggest a woven or ribbon-like material with symmetrical loops on either side of the floral centerpiece. The background of the painting is a plain, light surface which emphasizes the detail and artistry of the bracelet design.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3448 × 4172 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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