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This is a drawing of an ornamental ring. The circular band is decorated with star motifs in varying colors such as red, green, and white. The band is divided into segments, with each section featuring a star shape surrounded by delicate line work resembling leaves and branches. The background of the ring is in subdued pastel shades, including tones of pink, green, and beige. The style is reminiscent of a detailed design illustration, focusing on both the form and decorative elements of the item.
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This is a drawing of an ornamental ring. The circular band is decorated with star motifs in varying colors such as red, green, and white. The band is divided into segments, with each section featuring a star shape surrounded by delicate line work resembling leaves and branches. The background of the ring is in subdued pastel shades, including tones of pink, green, and beige. The style is reminiscent of a detailed design illustration, focusing on both the form and decorative elements of the item.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

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Roberta Spicer and Nancy Crimi

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2946
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • American

NGA object ID 15155. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.