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Bank Pidgeon

Emanuel Jacobson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a ceramic figurine of a bird, a pigeon, perched on a decorative base. The bird is white with a blue back and tail, contrasting sharply. The color palette is mainly white, blue, and some green on the base. The bird faces right, while the base features green accents that resemble leaves and decorations. The background is plain and off-white.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3327 × 4209 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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