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Turtle Shell Bureau

Esther Molina

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an intricately designed object that looks like a decorative headdress. It has a central oval element surrounded by ornamental motifs. The headdress is primarily in shades of sepia and brown, set against a plain, light background. It is positioned in the center of the image, tilted slightly to the right, with detailed patterns visible.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3483 × 4578 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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