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Study for "The Fall of Gog and Magog"

John Singer Sargent

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an architectural column capital. The drawing shows the top view of the capital with a round, circular top featuring six radial lines. The capital displays intricate carvings including volutes and vertical grooves suggesting fluting. The shading and line work emphasize the three-dimensional form of the object.

Artwork Details

Date
1903-1916
Medium
charcoal on laid paper
Dimensions
3069 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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