Restoration Drawing: Main Doorway, with Decorations, Mission House

1938

Geoffrey Holt and Harry Mann Waddell

Associated Names
Harry Mann Waddell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Geoffrey Holt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an ornate doorway framed by floral decorations. The painting showcases an arched wooden door bordered by a decorative stucco façade in soft shades of pink and terracotta. At the top of the arch, there is a recessed area with a floral motif, surmounted by a circular decorative element. On either side of the door, two vases filled with intricately detailed flowers add an element of symmetry. The background appears as a muted, brushy wash of color, suggesting an exterior wall with subtle textures. The style is reminiscent of a traditional architectural illustration, focused on capturing detailed architectural features and vibrant hues of the decorative elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, 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: Height, base of pilasters-top of arch: 7'5"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5949


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in blkac ink: Geoffrey Holt / and / HARRY MANN WADDELL

Wikidata ID

Q64571153

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