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Church Doors

Dayton Brown

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an intricately designed wooden door on a brick structure. The wooden door consists of two panels, each featuring a symmetrical pattern created by sections with both rounded and angular edges. The wood has a weathered texture marked by shades of brown and grey. The door frame is nestled within a brick structure, with some bricks visible on the sides. The bottom of the artwork shows a floor made of square, earthy tiles. The overall composition conveys a sense of timelessness and historical architecture.

Artwork Details

Date
1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3271 × 4341 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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