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Parlor in Pullman Coach

Perkins Harnly

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an ornate train car interior with a large red upholstered sofa as the central focal point. Flanking the sofa, there are wicker chairs with red cushions and a woven table. The color palette includes deep reds, rich browns, gold, and a teal green ceiling with intricate patterns, complemented by touches of grey. The sofa is positioned against the back wall, with a wooden cabinet and mirror above it. On the right side, there is a curtained window. The wicker chairs and table are in the foreground. A large decorative brass and glass light fixture hangs from the center of the ceiling, with intricate gold designs on a teal background. Various travel accessories, such as luggage and a hat, are displayed throughout the room, enhancing the opulent travel theme.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3496 × 4492 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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