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Stage Set

Gilbert Sackerman

National Gallery of Art

The painting depicts an ornate theater set or interior decor with columns, archways, grand columns with intricate designs and moldings in gold accents, an opulent archway leading into a hall, a staircase curving upwards, a ceiling draped with curtains in warm peach and gold tones, statues resembling classical figures, vivid colors in blues, pinks, and golds, potted flowers, this style is possibly inspired by theatrical set design from the 18th or 19th century European era.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4691 × 3410 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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