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Plate 71: Empty Oval

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an elongated, closed curve resembling an oval or an egg shape drawn in a single continuous line. This abstract shape is placed on a plain background with minimal features. To the right of the shape, there is a small marking or text "LXXI."

Artwork Details

Date
c.1575/1590s
Medium
watercolor and gold paint on parchment
Dimensions
5432 × 4453 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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