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Chimney

Raymond E. Noble

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a view from beneath a roof structure, displaying a section of an architectural element resembling a dovecote on a wall. The roof has red-brown tiles with intersecting wood or brick latticework. The horizon is not visible, focusing closely on the structure itself. The brushstrokes are soft, depicting the texture of the tiles and the wall's weathered surface. The color palette consists of earthy tones such as red, brown, and beige. The wall below the roof is in muted off-white and gray tones with shadow hints. The background is a pale, neutral color, isolating the architectural detail.

Artwork Details

Date
1939
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4510 × 3379 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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