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All Angels' Church Pulpit and Choir Rail

Karl Theodore Bitter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Light-colored stone staircase with a railing featuring numerous small human figures carved into it. The staircase has one flight of stairs with a short railing on one side and a longer railing on the other side that wraps around a column. The railing on the longer side has two levels, with the upper level having a larger, more ornate design. The staircase and railings are adorned with intricate carvings of people in various poses. The background shows a wall with a large piece of art or tapestry hanging on it, and several columns. The floor is made of large, light-colored tiles.

Artwork Details

Date
1900
Medium
Limestone, oak, and walnut
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 366 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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