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Bishop Hill: Ceiling Decoration

H. Langden Brown

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a diamond-shaped composition with rounded, overlapping forms that interlock inside. The shapes resemble tightly packed petals or shells. The central figures involve smaller circular and oval shapes, suggesting depth. The abstract formation invites visual connections to natural elements and geometric configurations.

Artwork Details

Date
1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
2619 × 3630 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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