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168 John Street

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a red brick building with a dark roof and multiple windows. The structure depicted is a symmetrical, three-story building with a red brick facade, numerous windows on each floor, green window frames, a dark roof with two dormer windows, and three arched doorways at the ground level. The architecture is highlighted by the uniform placement of the windows and doors. The style of the painting suggests an influence reminiscent of architectural illustrations, focusing on clarity and detail.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4089 × 3131 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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