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Fireplace Tile

John Dixon

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a group of three individuals on a ceramic tile. The scene shows two figures in conversation or observation, while a third figure is seated holding a shepherd's crook. The architectural setting includes arches and columns, suggesting an indoor space or courtyard. The painting is in a monochromatic palette of reddish-brown, with floral motifs in the corners and an inscription at the bottom reading "ACTO 12. V."

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3602 × 3845 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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