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Entrance to Cutting House

Lorenz Rothkranz

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a front-on view of a classic residential entrance. The horizon aligns with the horizontal edge of the top step. Black railings flank the stairs, leading to a door set into a pink brick facade. The door has columned framing, a transom window above, and decorative glass. The facade is finely detailed with sharp, clean edges highlighting the architectural features and brick texture. The color palette includes pastel pinks, soft creams, earthy browns, and deep black railings and lamp posts. A window next to the door has a striped curtain in green and white. The steps and bricks create a sense of order and elegance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
3531 × 4661 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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