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In the image, there are two large, identical, swan-like figures each perched on a gold and brown ornate bowl. The swans have white bodies with subtle gray shading and long, curved necks with their wings lifted slightly. The color palette consists mainly of soft whites, tans, browns, and a hint of gold. The objects are centrally positioned on a plain beige background, with the swans facing each other, creating a symmetrical layout across the image.
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In the image, there are two large, identical, swan-like figures each perched on a gold and brown ornate bowl. The swans have white bodies with subtle gray shading and long, curved necks with their wings lifted slightly. The color palette consists mainly of soft whites, tans, browns, and a hint of gold. The objects are centrally positioned on a plain beige background, with the swans facing each other, creating a symmetrical layout across the image.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Architectural Carving

Helen E. Gilman

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 38.4 x 55.8 cm (15 1/8 x 21 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 36" long
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.12786
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Newburyport
  • American

NGA object ID 24878. 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.