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Valentine

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a circular composition with small circular motifs overlapping each other within a thick outer ring. The design features a variety of shapes, some with intricate patterns similar to gears, others with interconnected hexagonal or leafy structures. There are also shapes resembling birds or bow-tied figures dispersed throughout the composition. The overall design gives the impression of a complex stained-glass window or mandala, rich in detail and vibrant in its geometrical interplay.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3061 × 3099 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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