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Archway

Rose Campbell-Gerke

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an architectural archway. The painting depicts a detailed, ornate archway crafted from stone. The structure features intricately designed fluted columns on either side supporting an entablature and a stylized keystone at the center of the curved arch. The craftsmanship is emphasized through the shading, which gives depth to the grooves and patterns etched into the stone. The background is plain, allowing full focus on the architectural details of the arch.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3428 × 4425 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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