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This is a drawing of a decorative floral motif. The image depicts a square frame enclosing an ornate floral design in a grayscale palette. Within the frame, there are swirling patterns and leaf-like shapes arranged symmetrically, with four central circular elements. The lines are precise and the shading gives a sense of depth and dimensionality, suggesting this is a study or illustration of ornamental design, possibly for architectural or decorative purposes.
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This is a drawing of a decorative floral motif. The image depicts a square frame enclosing an ornate floral design in a grayscale palette. Within the frame, there are swirling patterns and leaf-like shapes arranged symmetrically, with four central circular elements. The lines are precise and the shading gives a sense of depth and dimensionality, suggesting this is a study or illustration of ornamental design, possibly for architectural or decorative purposes.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Architectural Detail

Robert Pohle

Date
1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 38.1 x 55.7 cm (15 x 21 15/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.12785
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: -CA-123 / Mar. 3, 1939 / Mar. 20, 1939 / R. Pohle

NGA object ID 24877. 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.