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Studies for Jewelry Designs [verso]

Beatrix Godwin Whistler

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an envelope with abstract sketches. The image shows a simple paper envelope with faint pencil sketches. Near the top center of the flap, there is a drawing that resembles a small creature or abstract shape made of delicate and swirling lines. On the body of the envelope, another abstract drawing is visible, with flowing and curled lines suggesting motion or a spiraling form. The envelope appears plain, with some faint imprints or marks.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
graphite on an envelope of laid paper
Dimensions
3848 × 2949 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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