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This is a painting of a wooden architectural structure with Gothic arches. The image displays a rectangular wooden frame with two vertical supports dividing it into three sections. The top of the frame features three pointed Gothic arches curving from the vertical supports. The wood appears weathered with brown tones. The craftsmanship of the arches reflects a Gothic architectural style often seen in cathedrals and historic buildings. The background is plain, focusing attention on the wooden structure. This style is reminiscent of architectural studies or historical drawing.
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This is a painting of a wooden architectural structure with Gothic arches. The image displays a rectangular wooden frame with two vertical supports dividing it into three sections. The top of the frame features three pointed Gothic arches curving from the vertical supports. The wood appears weathered with brown tones. The craftsmanship of the arches reflects a Gothic architectural style often seen in cathedrals and historic buildings. The background is plain, focusing attention on the wooden structure. This style is reminiscent of architectural studies or historical drawing.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Altar Rail Gate

Manuel G. Runyan

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 41 x 30.7 cm (16 1/8 x 12 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 28" high, 17" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8164
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Pensacola
  • American

NGA object ID 20362. 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.