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Painted Decorations on Ceiling

Harry Mann Waddell

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of a decorative wooden corbel. The artwork displays a piece of traditional architectural woodwork with intricate painted designs featuring floral and geometric motifs. The wood is weathered and has a natural, rustic look with a light color palette of soft whites and grays. The painted designs feature red, yellow, and green hues in a classic and symmetrical arrangement, enhancing the corbel's visual interest. The shadows and light render the details with precision, giving a sense of depth and dimensionality to the wooden object.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4786 × 3438 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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