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Door Plate

Herman O. Stroh

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate plaque with the name "C.D. Brown". The plaque is dark and intricately detailed, featuring the name "C.D. Brown" in an ornate Gothic script. The plaque has a symmetric, scroll-like design with elegant curves and carved details, giving it a three-dimensional appearance. The shading and texture suggest a metallic or polished wood finish, enhancing the ornate quality of the piece. The composition is rendered in grayscale, emphasizing the contrast between the smooth surface of the plaque and the textured script.

Artwork Details

Date
1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4256 × 3365 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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