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The image shows a decorative chalice-like object with a shallow bowl resting on an ornate pedestal. The pedestal is adorned with a geometric pattern in red, white, and gold. The object sits in the center of a light beige background, drawing attention to its intricate design. The signature is visible in red at the bottom right corner.
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The image shows a decorative chalice-like object with a shallow bowl resting on an ornate pedestal. The pedestal is adorned with a geometric pattern in red, white, and gold. The object sits in the center of a light beige background, drawing attention to its intricate design. The signature is visible in red at the bottom right corner.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Baptismal Font and Stand

Hal Blakeley

Date
1939
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.5 x 26.7 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 3'6 1/4"=h. of stand; 2'7 1/4" diam. acr. top.
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.6586
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • San Luis Obispo
  • American
  • Spanish Southwest
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: Hal / Blakeley

NGA object ID 18786. 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.