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Studies of Screwpines from Madagascar

Max Seliger

National Gallery of Art

This illustration features a large plant with long, arching leaves dominating the center, sprawling outwards with detailed line work. The color palette is monochromatic, using black ink on a gray background. Positioned on the left is a dense cluster of foliage, while to the right, a smaller plant with spiky fronds stands upright. Several handwritten notes surround the plants, providing additional visual texture to the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
pen and brown ink with white heightening on gray cardboard
Dimensions
3302 × 4643 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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