Wall Painting and Baptismal Niche c. 1938

Frank C. Barks' "Wall Painting and Baptismal Niche" (c. 1938) is a watercolor painting that depicts the interior of a church or chapel. The focal point of the painting is a baptismal niche, framed by two arches with intricate geometric patterns and topped with a cross. The arches are adorned with a pattern of alternating red and blue squares. Below the niche is a tiled floor with a checkerboard pattern in pink and white. The painting uses a limited color palette, featuring muted shades of pink, red, blue, and white, to create a sense of tranquility and reverence. The detailed depiction of the baptismal niche suggests the artist's interest in architectural details and the history of religious spaces.