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Wood Carving - Scroll

Harry King

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an architectural ornament. The image shows a single detailed element, resembling a volute or scroll, possibly a part of a capital or decorative molding. It is painted realistically in shades of brown and ochre. The background is plain, highlighting the ornate shape and the interplay of light and shadow on its surface. The style is reminiscent of 19th-century academic architectural illustrations.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3393 × 4485 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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