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The image shows a large cylindrical object with a central cylindrical piece protruding from the top, surrounded by two oval shapes. The colors are soft shades of pink, beige, and brown. The object is centrally located against a plain, light-colored background. The surface of the object has intricate detailing with grooves and ridges along the edges.
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The image shows a large cylindrical object with a central cylindrical piece protruding from the top, surrounded by two oval shapes. The colors are soft shades of pink, beige, and brown. The object is centrally located against a plain, light-colored background. The surface of the object has intricate detailing with grooves and ridges along the edges.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Baptismal Font

George Seideneck

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 27.9 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 35"high; 37"diam., top; 21"diam., bottom
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.6873
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Carmel
  • American
  • Spanish Southwest

NGA object ID 19073. 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.