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Iron Doorway to Tomb

Thomas Byrne

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sculpture of two figures with draped garments, one with large wings. One figure holds a trumpet-like instrument. The sculpture is within a framed doorway labeled as the "iron doorway to a tomb." The color is monochromatic, resembling a sketch, with deep shadows and highlights. The material is specified as iron. Measurements in inches provide size context, indicating it is life-sized or larger. Additional measurements around the frame relate to human scale.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3389 × 4588 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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