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The image features swirling lines and curves forming various shapes. The central shape resembles a sculptural torso, with surrounding forms suggesting draped fabric and figures seated or reclining. Soft pastels and muted browns are used, along with decorations resembling garlands and stone carvings.
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The image features swirling lines and curves forming various shapes. The central shape resembles a sculptural torso, with surrounding forms suggesting draped fabric and figures seated or reclining. Soft pastels and muted browns are used, along with decorations resembling garlands and stone carvings.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Ceiling Design with Allegorical Figures

Johann Evangelist Holzer

Medium
pen and brown ink and watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 9.7 x 14.8 cm (3 13/16 x 5 13/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1991.208.76
Credit line
Gift of John O'Brien
Time span
1701 to 1725
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • ceiling design
  • architecture

NGA object ID 78655. 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.