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Edward DiGennero

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is an obelisk with a slightly tapering form towards the top. It is made of a solid material that appears to be stone, given its textured surface. It is predominantly gray in color. At the top of the obelisk, there is a rounded shape with a spiraled pattern, resembling a finial. On one side of the obelisk, there are several rounded, irregular shapes carved into the surface. The sculpture stands upright, suggesting a significant height in relation to the average human, and its substantial base indicates stability and weight.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
3309 × 4895 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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