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Stone Doorway, Carved

Cornelius Christoffels

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an arched doorway set in an aged, textured wall. The focus of the painting is on the detailed arched doorway against the backdrop of a weathered stone wall. The stones of the wall range in shades from light grays to earthy tones. The doorway is centrally positioned and characterized by intricate stonework with a light color that contrasts with the surrounding wall. Visible patches where the wall seems to have crumbled reveal a different layer beneath. The style is architectural realism, with careful attention to texture and aged surface for historical depth.

Artwork Details

Date
1939
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3452 × 4417 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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