Wall Painting and Baptismal Niche

c. 1941

Cornelius Christoffels

Associated Names
Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

This is a painting of an architectural interior. The image depicts an architectural feature with decorative elements, likely an altar or niche, within a structured environment. The walls are adorned with red arches that feature repeating pattern accents and decorative motifs. There are diamond-pattern tiles seen in shades of red and brown on the floor and lower section of the walls. The painting captures a sense of a sacred or historically inspired space, evoking elements of traditional architectural design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33.1 x 24.2 cm (13 1/16 x 9 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17719


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64540541

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