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Design of recessed arches

Design
circa 1980s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Two recessed arches with candle niches decorated with intricate blue and white, and blue, white and yellow tiles set within a stone wall background. Possibly Islamic influenced. There are two red rectangles drawn around the niches. Painted acrylic and black pen on acetate and backed onto white paper.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleDesign of recessed arches (generic title)
Materials and techniques
acrylic paint and black pen on acetate
Brief description
Two recessed arches with candle niches decorated with intricate blue and white, and blue, white and yellow tiles set within a stone wall background. Possibly Islamic influenced. Painted acrylic and black pen on acetate and backed onto white paper.
Physical description
Two recessed arches with candle niches decorated with intricate blue and white, and blue, white and yellow tiles set within a stone wall background. Possibly Islamic influenced. There are two red rectangles drawn around the niches. Painted acrylic and black pen on acetate and backed onto white paper.
Dimensions
  • Width: 60.5cm
  • Height: 42.5cm
Styles
Production typeDesign
Credit line
Given by Julie Smith
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.5591-2000

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Record createdNovember 28, 2001
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