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Plate 70: Empty Oval

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

In the image, a single continuous line forms an elliptical shape against a plain background. The abstract form resembles an outline of an egg or an oval. The composition focuses on the curvature of the line and its symmetry. On the right side, there is a marking of Roman numerals, "LXV".

Artwork Details

Date
c.1575/1590s
Medium
watercolor and gold paint on parchment
Dimensions
4946 × 3566 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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