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Barber Pole

Elisabeth Fulda

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a tall, ornately designed column with a decorative top, resting on a solid base. The column is made up of alternating segments of color, primarily soft pinks, whites, and some dark accents, creating a striped pattern. The base has a square shape with similar color elements, featuring circular decorative pieces and detailing that mirrors the column's pattern. The column is centrally placed against a plain tan background. The ornate top of the column consists of a spherical embellishment with a small architectural structure resembling a miniature temple roof or bird figurine. The objects are all centrally aligned and uniformly balanced within the frame.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3283 × 4183 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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