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Pilaster and Sidewall in Church San Luis Rey Mission

Howard H. Sherman

National Gallery of Art

The image displays architectural and decorative elements. It includes a structured arrangement of various design motifs and architectural features such as columns, borders, and intricate detailing. The columns are boldly colored in red, blue, and green, with swirling designs. Adjacent block sections feature geometric shapes and intertwined patterns. The upper section shows circles and squares with ornamental designs in warm red and orange tones. The lower section includes a band of decorative patterning merging with brown floor tiles. The painting is reminiscent of 19th-century decorative and architectural sketches, resembling styles like art nouveau or classic architectural studies.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3380 × 4280 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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