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Architectural Ornament

William Kerby

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an architectural design featuring a semicircular decorative element. The image showcases a grayscale rendering of an ornate fanlight or window design. The fanlight contains an intricate pattern of leaves and decorative motifs, symmetrically arranged and finely detailed. The arch features stone blocks defining its structure, and the border of the fanlight is embellished with small square elements for additional decorative detail. The composition is clean, precise, and rendered with attention to the play of light and shadow, highlighting the relief of the elements.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4312 × 3443 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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