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The image shows a small decorative cabinet with a rounded top and a wooden door with metal hinges. It is adorned with floral and abstract swirl designs in brown, red, yellow, green, and blue colors. The cabinet stands centrally, and the intricate designs cover all visible sides.
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The image shows a small decorative cabinet with a rounded top and a wooden door with metal hinges. It is adorned with floral and abstract swirl designs in brown, red, yellow, green, and blue colors. The cabinet stands centrally, and the intricate designs cover all visible sides.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Altar Tabernacle

Gerald Transpota

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 30.6 x 26.6 cm (12 1/16 x 10 1/2 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.17272
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • San Luis Obispo
  • American
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lower right in watercolor: G. Transpota

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