Restoration Drawing: Main Doorway & Arch to Mission House

c. 1939

William Kieckhofel

Associated Names
William Kieckhofel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative architectural doorway. The image features a prominent arched doorway framed by red brick columns and an arch with alternating light and red bricks. The door itself is wooden, with vertical panels, set within a decorative plaster facade. Above the door is a niche with a shell-like design, flanked by two ornate floral motifs and pottery-like decorations in warm earthy tones. The floor appears to be made of terracotta tiles, complementing the warm hues of the brick and plaster. Subtle shadows and light effects suggest a soft source of lighting, enhancing the textures and details. This is in the style of traditional architectural renderings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.1 x 26.9 cm (13 13/16 x 10 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Height, pilasters-top of arch: 7'5"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5947


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: W.KIECKHOFEL

Wikidata ID

Q64637748

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