Shell Top Doorway San Luis Rey Mission

1936

Howard H. Sherman

Associated Names
Howard H. Sherman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows curved and straight lines forming abstract shapes. In the top right corner, there is a green scalloped circle enclosing a symmetrical, flower-like design with loops. Along the right side, a sequence of teardrop shapes runs parallel to an orange and blue border. In the center-top, there is a large abstract geometric shape with soft, wavy lines. At the bottom, a square frame encloses a gray sketch with swirling lines and triangular peaks.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 24.4 cm (14 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Scale: 1"=1'

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5985

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: HOWARD H. SHERMAN '36

Wikidata ID

Q64574469

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