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The sculpture is of a bird, likely a duck or a similar type of waterfowl. It is crafted in a stylized manner, with a focus on simplistic form and smooth curves. The sculpture is primarily brown with darker spots. The wings are detailed with a pattern resembling feathers. The bird stands on a stylized base resembling a pedestal. The surface of the sculpture appears glossy. The bird's head is facing forward with a defined beak and subtle eye details. Overall, the sculpture resembles a decorative object that could be used as an art piece.
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The sculpture is of a bird, likely a duck or a similar type of waterfowl. It is crafted in a stylized manner, with a focus on simplistic form and smooth curves. The sculpture is primarily brown with darker spots. The wings are detailed with a pattern resembling feathers. The bird stands on a stylized base resembling a pedestal. The surface of the sculpture appears glossy. The bird's head is facing forward with a defined beak and subtle eye details. Overall, the sculpture resembles a decorative object that could be used as an art piece.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

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Aaron Fastovsky

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 29.7 x 22.2 cm (11 11/16 x 8 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 8 1/2" high
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8544
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Pennsylvania
  • American

NGA object ID 20741. 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.