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House

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a watercolor painting of an elegant building viewed from a slightly raised angle. The building appears to be historical or institutional. The background suggests a horizon with the building's roof and tree tops. The building features ornate towers and arched windows against a pale, possibly cloudy sky. The brushstrokes are delicate and fluid, with varying styles for architectural details and landscape elements. The color palette includes muted earth tones and soft grays and pinks for the building, with light green accents from the trees in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3446 × 3804 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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