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Wall and Ceiling Decorations, and Holy Water Font; Restoration Drawing

Randolph F. Miller

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of decorative architectural elements. The image depicts ornamental designs and motifs, likely representing decorative trims or details from classical architecture. The upper portion shows repeated geometric and stylized floral patterns in green, red, and yellow. Below, there is a triangular pediment with an ornate crown-like feature, surrounded by scalloped edges and adorned with circular motifs and hanging tassel-like details. The color palette includes shades of yellow, red, green, and gold. This is in the style of an architectural illustration, possibly inspired by historical or traditional design elements.

Artwork Details

Date
1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, gold ink,and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3484 × 4663 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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