Doorway

1936

Robert W.R. Taylor

Associated Names
Robert W.R. Taylor

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an indoor view looking through an open door to an exterior space. The open wooden door is centrally positioned with one leaf wide open, casting light onto the reddish-brown tiled floor. The brushstrokes suggest a watercolor medium with gentle blending on the walls and floor tiles. The color palette is warm and earthy, featuring shades of terracotta, soft browns, muted greens, and hints of dusty blue on the doorframe. A small decorative element is visible on the left wall. Light coming from outside illuminates the space, revealing greenery beyond the threshold.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.3 x 27.3 cm (13 7/8 x 10 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Height, base of pilasters-top of arch: 7'5"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5950


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: RWR TAYLOR / 1936

Wikidata ID

Q64629208

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