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This is a painting of an architectural bracket or corbel. The bracket is detailed with intricate designs and has upward curves and floral motifs. The colors are subdued, with hues of brown and beige. This is in the style of architectural sketching or drafting.
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This is a painting of an architectural bracket or corbel. The bracket is detailed with intricate designs and has upward curves and floral motifs. The colors are subdued, with hues of brown and beige. This is in the style of architectural sketching or drafting.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Architectural Detail (Wall Bracket)

Dana Bartlett

Date
1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 25.6 x 27.9 cm (10 1/16 x 11 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.6578
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Spanish Southwest
  • Southwest
  • architecture
  • Wall bracket
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: DANA BARTLETT

NGA object ID 18778. 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.