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The image shows a small, house-shaped structure with a pointed roof. Inside, there are two figures positioned within separate arches. The structure is painted in faded teal with touches of rust and red, and adorned with floral decorations. The figures inside the arches appear to be small statues or figurines. They are placed side by side within the building, centered in the image. The background is a plain, light beige color that contrasts with the colorful, detailed structure in the middle.
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The image shows a small, house-shaped structure with a pointed roof. Inside, there are two figures positioned within separate arches. The structure is painted in faded teal with touches of rust and red, and adorned with floral decorations. The figures inside the arches appear to be small statues or figurines. They are placed side by side within the building, centered in the image. The background is a plain, light beige color that contrasts with the colorful, detailed structure in the middle.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Barometer

Max Fernekes

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 30.2 x 22.3 cm (11 7/8 x 8 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" high; 5" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8612
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Boston
  • American

NGA object ID 20809. 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.