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Baptismal Font

Florence Huston

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a large, intricately designed object resembling a twisted stand with a flared top resembling a shell or petal formation. The object is primarily in black, drawn with detailed lines and shading against an off-white background. The stand consists of a central twisted column that branches out into an ornate base with curled feet, and the top section is scalloped. The stand is positioned centrally in the image, each part symmetrically extending from the core, emphasizing the design's balance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3506 × 4716 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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