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This is a drawing of an architectural column base design. The drawing features a central circular motif with a floral design in relief, encased in a curvaceous structure that narrows towards the bottom. Surrounding the base are technical annotations indicating dimensions and scale. The drawing uses colors like terracotta and pale brown to highlight the design intricacy of the column base.
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This is a drawing of an architectural column base design. The drawing features a central circular motif with a floral design in relief, encased in a curvaceous structure that narrows towards the bottom. Surrounding the base are technical annotations indicating dimensions and scale. The drawing uses colors like terracotta and pale brown to highlight the design intricacy of the column base.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Baptismal Font

William Hoffman

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.6 x 24.4 cm (14 x 9 5/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.17706
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

center right in back ink: WM. HOFFMAN

NGA object ID 29795. 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.