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Shrine for statuette

Albert Pratt

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate empty niche. The niche features a round-topped arch with decorative elements on the sides and pillars. The interior of the niche is shaded in softer hues, while the surrounding structure is rendered in more vivid colors, such as red and gray. The niche's design is suggestive of classical or baroque architectural styles, with intricate curls and detailed columns flanking the sides.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1940
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3429 × 4390 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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