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Keystone Design

William Herbert

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an architectural element or pattern. The image displays a square, stone-like structure with a recessed center containing a carved pattern or object resembling a layered triangular shape. The surrounding material has a rough texture with visible cracks and irregularities, suggesting aging or wear. In the bottom right corner, there is an additional sketch and the text "Tentative sketch of supposed design." The drawing is rendered in shades of grey and soft strokes, imparting a three-dimensional and realistic appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4390 × 3465 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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