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This is a painting of a red brick building with a dark roof and multiple windows. The structure depicted is a symmetrical, three-story building with a red brick facade, numerous windows on each floor, green window frames, a dark roof with two dormer windows, and three arched doorways at the ground level. The architecture is highlighted by the uniform placement of the windows and doors. The style of the painting suggests an influence reminiscent of architectural illustrations, focusing on clarity and detail.
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This is a painting of a red brick building with a dark roof and multiple windows. The structure depicted is a symmetrical, three-story building with a red brick facade, numerous windows on each floor, green window frames, a dark roof with two dormer windows, and three arched doorways at the ground level. The architecture is highlighted by the uniform placement of the windows and doors. The style of the painting suggests an influence reminiscent of architectural illustrations, focusing on clarity and detail.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

168 John Street

American 20th Century

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 22.3 x 29.2 cm (8 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.9870
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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  • American

NGA object ID 21966. 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.