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Fraktur House

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a building facade. The drawing shows a simplistic and stylized architectural facade with two large square windows, a central rectangular doorway, and three circular decorative patterns above the roofline. Additionally, the facade has two tall rectangular patterned elements, a potted plant at the base, and three circular designs with symmetrical, star-like patterns with dots and lines for texture. The color palette includes pink and black. The drawing combines architectural elements and artistic details, giving the facade a folk art or naive art aesthetic.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
pen and iron gall ink with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
3030 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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