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Wall Decoration, on Adobe Ranch House

Frank C. Barks

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a decorative pattern design. It features a vertically oriented rectangular section in the center of the canvas, divided into distinct segments with different geometric motifs. The upper portion showcases an intricate, repeating pattern of diamond shapes, each containing a floral design in a warm gold hue. Below this, a border separates the top section from a grid pattern of larger square tiles, each with a three-dimensional effect created by shading. The color palette consists of varying shades of ochre, brown, and soft gold. This is in the style of William Morris.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3355 × 4292 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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