Keystone Design

c. 1936

William Herbert

Associated Names
William Herbert

Artist, American, 1886 - 1972

This is a drawing of an architectural element or pattern. The image displays a square, stone-like structure with a recessed center containing a carved pattern or object resembling a layered triangular shape. The surrounding material has a rough texture with visible cracks and irregularities, suggesting aging or wear. In the bottom right corner, there is an additional sketch and the text "Tentative sketch of supposed design." The drawing is rendered in shades of grey and soft strokes, imparting a three-dimensional and realistic appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 35.6 cm (11 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approx. 1/2 size

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6894

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Tentative sketch of supposed Design / Wm Herbert

Wikidata ID

Q64637274

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