Ceiling Decorations

c. 1940

William Kieckhofel

Associated Names
William Kieckhofel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an ornate architectural detail. The image shows a decorative motif featuring a stylized floral or botanical design set against a neutral background, centered between two converging arches. The design itself is intricate, with a lattice-like pattern resembling a pineapple shape crowned with leafy elements. The color palette includes soft pastels with gold detailing that highlights the intricacy of the design. The converging arches are textured, with hues of earthy tones that suggest aged stone or plaster. This is in the style of an architectural illustrator with a focus on historic or classical motifs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 26.4 cm (14 x 10 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approx. 6'to 7' high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6511


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: W. KEICKHOFEL

Wikidata ID

Q64637800

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