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Curtain Tie-back

Grace Halpin

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a circular object with an intricate design, centrally featuring a smaller oval with a cameo-like figure inside. The circular object has a brown outer section with ornamental detailing and an inner pinkish-purple section with an embossed motif resembling a classical or antique intaglio. Above is a simple linear drawing resembling a handle with a decorative end, possibly representing a tool or utensil. Below is a scale indicating 'Width of border'. The composition is on a plain backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3432 × 4168 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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