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The image shows a large, round, textured container made from a reddish-brown material with a simple cross on top. The color palette consists of earthy tones, mainly reddish-brown with some darker accents on the clasps. It is placed on a plain, light-colored background.
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The image shows a large, round, textured container made from a reddish-brown material with a simple cross on top. The color palette consists of earthy tones, mainly reddish-brown with some darker accents on the clasps. It is placed on a plain, light-colored background.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Baptismal Font

William Kieckhofel

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 26.8 x 35.5 cm (10 9/16 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 2'in diameter; 10"high, exclusive of cross.
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.6620
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Solvang
  • American
  • Spanish Southwest
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: W. KIECKHOFEL

NGA object ID 18820. 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.