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Carved Date Stone

Leslie Macklem

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a decorative plaque with the inscription "BLM 1746." The painting depicts a stone or metal plaque with a rounded top, set against a plain background. The plaque is engraved with the letters "BLM" and numbers "1746." Above the text, there is a decorative monogram or symbol. The subdued colors and the focus on texture give the plaque an antique and weathered appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3417 × 4193 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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