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Doors to Baptistry - Mission San Juan Bautista

Ethel Dougan

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a wooden double door. The door is composed of two symmetrical wooden panels, each featuring three vertical wooden planks forming the lower part and a section containing turned wooden spindles as the upper part. The wood appears rich and polished, reflecting deep brown tones. The intricate carving of the spindles presents a refined and traditional design. The door has a central vertical division while the panels are outlined by straight, dark borders. There is a visible keyhole and minimal hardware that suggests functionality.

Artwork Details

Date
1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3441 × 4402 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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