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Wall Painting

Robert W.R. Taylor

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an arched doorway with a wooden door set within it. The door is partially open, revealing the space beyond. The arch is decorated with patterns, including a geometric design at the top and floral motifs on the columns beside the door. The walls have horizontal bands of patterns in earth tones, and the floor is made of red terracotta tiles. The painting focuses on symmetry and subtle details in the design, resembling an architectural study.

Artwork Details

Date
1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3413 × 4333 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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