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Keystone in Arch at San Juan Capistrano Mission

Randolph F. Miller

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting featuring a section of a decorative architectural element. The detail shows intricate green and beige patterns on what seems to be the underside or ceiling of an arch or door frame. The design consists of symmetrical swirling lines and geometric shapes, giving a carved or embossed appearance. The surrounding structure is textured like stone with rounded and smooth edges. At the bottom of the painting, a color palette is displayed with shades of beige and green, indicating the color scheme. This piece resembles architectural detail drawings from the Art Nouveau movement.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
offset lithograph on paper
Dimensions
3423 × 4322 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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