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Stand for Baptismal Font

Raymond E. Noble

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large pedestal-like structure with a square base and an ornate design featuring a circular floral motif in the center of each side. The color palette consists primarily of warm earth tones such as shades of brown and red, giving the impression of a stone or wooden material. The object sits against an off-white background with the base resting slightly off-center towards the bottom of the image. Shadows suggest a light source from the upper left corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3260 × 4764 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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