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Sconce

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an abstract composition with a circular motif at the center and triangular segments radiating outward to form a wheel-like pattern. Each segment ends in a small circle around the central circle, which is detailed with concentric circles and petal-like motifs in red, yellow, and gray. The design features repetitive geometric shapes and a rhythmic pattern, resembling a decorative clock face or a mandala.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3388 × 4288 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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