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The image features a round, ornately decorated object resembling a shield with metallic-looking decorative hinges on its surface. The color palette is primarily earthy tones such as brown, red, and hints of gold. The object is centered in the image, viewed from the front, with engravings decorating its surface. The background is plain and light in color.
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The image features a round, ornately decorated object resembling a shield with metallic-looking decorative hinges on its surface. The color palette is primarily earthy tones such as brown, red, and hints of gold. The object is centered in the image, viewed from the front, with engravings decorating its surface. The background is plain and light in color.

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: 35.4 x 26.7 cm (13 15/16 x 10 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: Approx. 21"diameter; 12"deep
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.6643
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Ventura
  • American
  • Spanish Southwest
Inscription

lower right in black ink: W. KIECKHOFEL

NGA object ID 18843. 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.