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A Fragment from an Antique Frieze

Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a leaf-like sculpture with curling edges and intricate texturing, placed in a square frame. The color palette includes earthy tones such as brown, beige, white highlights, and dark shadows. The object is centrally positioned, with its curling forms extending towards the top right, creating depth and dimension.

Artwork Details

Medium
black chalk heightened with white gouache on brown wove paper
Dimensions
3444 × 3872 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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