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Wall Painting

c. 1941

Cornelius Christoffels

Associated Names

Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

The image shows an abstract arrangement of curved and straight lines forming a symmetrical structure. Two vertical lines are at the center, resembling columns, supporting an arch embellished with blue circular dots. The arches on both sides curve outward with cross shapes on top. Scalloped and dotted patterns are present, suggesting architectural elements found in church facades or ornamental arches in religious settings.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 24.7 cm (14 1/16 x 9 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17848

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: C. Christoffels.

Wikidata ID

Q64540542

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