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Vaudeville Stage Set

Perkins Harnly and Nicholas Zupa

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a stage with a whimsical performance setup. The image shows a stage with red curtains with golden accents featuring cherubs. Two seals are in front of a fountain, performing with balance balls, accompanied by miniature flags. The background depicts a landscape with mountains, trees, and a sky. The floor is checkered, and the overall composition radiates elegance. The style resembles an 18th-century theatrical set design.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4640 × 3479 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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