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Confessional

William Kieckhofel

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate standing confessional booth. The drawing presents a detailed depiction of a traditional wooden confessional with intricately carved panels. Its design includes several decorative motifs that enhance the classical appearance. The structure features an open section in the center that could serve as the area for a penitent to speak with the confessor.

Artwork Details

Date
1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3307 × 4450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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