Restoration Drawing: Main Doorway & Arch to Mission House

1936

Robert W.R. Taylor

Associated Names
Robert W.R. Taylor

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a brick archway. The drawing shows an arch constructed with a sequence of red bricks arranged methodically, showcasing the traditional architectural style of a brick archway. The bricks are outlined with precise lines, revealing a geometric pattern and structural details. The drawing is executed with watercolor or ink, adding a tonal contrast between the individual bricks and the mortar joints highlighted with light blue lines. The arch is surrounded by a neutral background. Additional sketched lines on both sides suggest support columns or a continuation of the structure. On the lower right of the drawing, there is a signature mentioning "R.W.R. Taylor," along with the date "1936."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 27.9 cm (14 1/16 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Height, base of pilaster-top of arch: 7'5"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5951


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: R.W.R.TAYLOR / 1936-

Wikidata ID

Q64629209

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