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Doorway and Doors

Albert Pratt

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an arched doorway set in a stone wall. The painting depicts a weathered, double wooden door framed by an elaborate stone arch within a textured gray stone wall. The arch is accentuated with subtle details such as small skull and crossbones motifs. The brickwork leading up to the door comprises reddish-brown bricks providing a color contrast. The details in the stones, the arch, and the door evoke a sense of antiquity and historical significance. This is in the style of an architectural illustration, focusing on the intricate details and textures.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3370 × 4584 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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