Wall Painting and Baptismal Niche

c. 1938

Frank C. Barks

Associated Names
Frank C. Barks

Artist, American, 1873 - 1954

The image depicts a painting of an architectural interior with red brick arches above a fireplace or cave-like opening. The backdrop shows a wall with pastel colors under the arches, and a floor of red and white checkerboard tiles leading to the central hearth. The style is reminiscent of vintage architectural sketches with an emphasis on symmetry and patterning, reflecting a folk or regional architectural style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 24.2 cm (14 1/8 x 9 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17863

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Frank C. Barke

Wikidata ID

Q64569831

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