This is a drawing of an ornamental scene with floral elements and birds. The drawing features lush floral patterns behind a putto-like figure seated on a decorated ledge, reaching towards a group of birds. The background includes swirling leaves and blossoms, while the architecture exhibits decorative motifs enhancing the classical aesthetics of the piece.
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Ornamental Design with Birds and Lily

Karel Vitezslav Masek (Czech, 1865 - 1927)

c.1900

Medium
pen and brown ink
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
image: 16.4 x 18.8 cm (6 7/16 x 7 3/8 in.)
Culture
Czech
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line
Gift of Anne Baruch in honor of Mrs. Ellen Nickel
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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