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This is a painting of a small house with a tall tower surrounded by greenery. The central image features a house and a tower set amidst lush green foliage. Above and below the image are the words, "The Lord is in his Holy Temple," embroidered. The work gives a sense of peace and spirituality. It is in the style of early American folk art.
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This is a painting of a small house with a tall tower surrounded by greenery. The central image features a house and a tower set amidst lush green foliage. Above and below the image are the words, "The Lord is in his Holy Temple," embroidered. The work gives a sense of peace and spirituality. It is in the style of early American folk art.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

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Manuel G. Runyan

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 27.9 x 23 cm (11 x 9 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 1/8" high; 3 15/16" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.41
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • Pensacola
  • American
  • embroidered
Inscription

lower left in graphite: Manuel G. Runyan

NGA object ID 12250. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.