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Doorway

Robert W.R. Taylor

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an indoor view looking through an open door to an exterior space. The open wooden door is centrally positioned with one leaf wide open, casting light onto the reddish-brown tiled floor. The brushstrokes suggest a watercolor medium with gentle blending on the walls and floor tiles. The color palette is warm and earthy, featuring shades of terracotta, soft browns, muted greens, and hints of dusty blue on the doorframe. A small decorative element is visible on the left wall. Light coming from outside illuminates the space, revealing greenery beyond the threshold.

Artwork Details

Date
1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3416 × 4280 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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