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Mission Fountain

Raymond E. Noble

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a decorative fountain with a geometric design. The fountain is depicted as an oval-shaped structure made from stone or a similar material, with a decorative pattern along the rim of the base. In the center of the fountain, there is a two-tiered structure that likely acts as the water source, though no water is visibly flowing. The structure features a base supporting two shallow, bowl-like tiers. The color palette of the painting consists of soft earthy tones, primarily shades of brown and beige, which give the fountain an antique look. This is in style of a precise architectural drawing, emphasizing the symmetry and detail of the structure.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4526 × 3387 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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