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Bishop Hill: Newel Post

Archie Thompson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a polished wooden newel post attached to a staircase. The color palette consists of rich browns for the wood and a lighter color for the staircase components such as the banister and spindles. The newel post is positioned in the foreground, with the steps and white railings extending upwards to the left in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
1864 × 4158 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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