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Shaker Newel Post

John W. Kelleher

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a series of parallel and vertical lines intersected by a curved shape, creating a rectangular composition in the center of the canvas. This abstract arrangement resembles a section of a staircase with a wooden handrail and balusters. The combination of straight lines and gentle curves evokes the geometric precision often observed in architectural elements, reflecting an abstract representation of everyday objects.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3356 × 4135 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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