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Noah's Ark with Animals

Mina Lowry

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a building with surrounding animals and objects. There is a structure resembling a small church or houseboat with a red roof and blue windows. It appears to be floating on water. To the left are animals including two goats, birds, and a pig. There are figures near or upon large carts with stylized green trees. The background is plain and light-toned with no distinct landscape features, giving it a minimalist appearance. It is in the style of Henri Rousseau, known for his Naïve or Primitive style with flat perspectives and dream-like quality.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
4348 × 3493 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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