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Architectural Ornament (City of Boston)

Flora Merchant

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a cityscape within an oval frame. The cityscape comprises architectural structures with domes and spires. The material appears to be metal, possibly bronze, showing a dark coloration. The frame features rounded, bead-like protrusions. The relief sculpture shows detailed buildings in the middle, with intricately carved domes and rooftops. The foreground and background have a smooth texture. The bottom of the frame has scroll-like designs.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3436 × 3842 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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