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Tavern Sign: "Temperance"

John Matulis

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a horse-drawn chariot with the word "TEMPERANCE" below. The image depicts a dynamic scene of a horse pulling a chariot driven by a figure holding a cup and whip, dressed in flowing garments. The colors are muted with a focus on earth tones. The painting features a simple, dark-colored frame and conveys a sense of movement and purpose.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4457 × 3131 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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