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Tooled Leather Cover for Baptismal Font

Gerald Transpota

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a large, round decorative object with intricate patterns engraved on its surface. Made of wood or a similar material, the object has a predominantly brown color palette. The center of the object features symmetrical motifs surrounded by concentric circular borders with zigzag and scalloped designs. The edges have a scalloped finish, giving it an ornate appearance. The object is centrally positioned against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3429 × 3455 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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