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Antependium of Altar

Edward Jewett

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a decorative floral frieze. The image features a horizontal composition with a repeating pattern of diamond shapes set against a background of vertical stripes. Each diamond contains a floral arrangement, alternating between bouquets of pink roses and lilac flowers with muted green leaves. The backgrounds within the diamonds swap between a soft orange and a cream color, providing contrast to the pastel-colored flowers. The vertical stripes are a soft grayish tone, offering a subtle texture that complements the floral design.

Artwork Details

Date
1939
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4907 × 3366 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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