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Pulpit and Wall Painting

Randolph F. Miller

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an architectural facade with neoclassical elements. The painting depicts a symmetrical section of a building with intricate details. Two blue columns frame the central facade, which has a fan-like pattern radiating from a small central window. Above the window, a decorative lamp hangs. A balustrade runs across the top of the composition. Various decorative patterns and colors, such as floral motifs in reds and pinks, along with other pastel shades, enhance the sense of sophistication and elegance.

Artwork Details

Date
1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, silver ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3457 × 4641 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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