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Arched Doorway Mission San Diego

William Kieckhofel

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an old architectural facade featuring textured walls with a weathered appearance. The artwork shows an arched wooden double door at the bottom and a large arched window or niche above it. The facade includes rustic wooden elements, stucco, patches of exposed brickwork, columns or pilasters flanking the doorway and window, and red tile accents creating horizontal bands. The painting emphasizes fine detail and the historical architectural style of the building.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1942
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3429 × 4618 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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