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Cast Iron Pillar

Vera Van Voris

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a decorative architectural element. The image shows a detailed rendering of a column capital with ornate carvings, including a prominent sculpted face at its center. Scroll-like elements are around the face, with floral or leaf motifs above. A simplified line drawing of the full column structure is shown on the right side. The style is precise and reminiscent of classical architectural studies.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3396 × 4274 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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