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Entrance Door

c. 1939

Hans Westendorff

Associated Names

Hans Westendorff

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an ornate interior setting featuring closed wooden doors with intricate designs and frosted glass inserts. The walls are covered in rich pink wallpaper and two framed floral images hang on either side of the doors. Below each frame is a tall decorative pedestal with a floral sculpture. The scene exudes elegance and refinement.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 45 x 56.8 cm (17 11/16 x 22 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.16848

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573049

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