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Courthouse Bell

Erwin Schwabe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large bell with a smooth, metallic surface. It has a faint greenish-brown tint, suggesting an aged patina. The bell has a horizontal band of text inscribed near its top. The bell is positioned centrally against a light background. The artist's signature, "E. Schwabe," is in the lower right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3441 × 4681 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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