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Lunette from Altar-Church at Llano Quemado Altar Rail-Church at Sanctuario, Chimayo

E. Boyd

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an ornate architectural detail with a dove motif. The image includes a decorative railing and an archway mural featuring a stylized representation of a dove with outstretched wings. The dove is centered within a semicircular frame surrounded by red lines. Below the dove, the letters "A" and "R" are visible. The railing below the mural has a sequence of balusters with alternating red and gray shapes. The overall color scheme includes muted tones with accents of red, creating a sense of balance and contrast.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4335 × 3466 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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