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Dunkerque

Frank Myers Boggs

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a tall clock tower in an urban setting. The tower dominates the composition, with buildings and a bustling street in the foreground. Architectural details are visible, including shops with signs that read "TABAC" and partial letters over an entrance. Loose and fluid brushstrokes create a sense of movement. The color palette is muted with browns, beiges, and greys, accented by occasional touches of blue and red. The sky above appears overcast with soft brushwork indicating a cloudy day.

Artwork Details

Date
early 1920s
Medium
watercolor, black chalk and graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
3581 × 5222 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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