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This is a painting of an old-fashioned bicycle. The image shows a bicycle with a wooden frame and spoked wheels. The design is simplistic, with a large chain and sprocket connecting the pedals to the rear wheel. The handlebars are curved and the seat is mounted on a metal post. The background is neutral, highlighting the detail of the bicycle.
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This is a painting of an old-fashioned bicycle. The image shows a bicycle with a wooden frame and spoked wheels. The design is simplistic, with a large chain and sprocket connecting the pedals to the rear wheel. The handlebars are curved and the seat is mounted on a metal post. The background is neutral, highlighting the detail of the bicycle.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bicycle

Marjorie Lee

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 27.1 x 35.1 cm (10 11/16 x 13 13/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8654
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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  • American

NGA object ID 20851. 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.