Restoration Drawing: Main Doorway and Arch toMission House

1936

Robert W.R. Taylor

Associated Names
Robert W.R. Taylor

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an architectural archway with surrounding brickwork. The image depicts a partial archway made of red bricks with white mortar. The archway features evenly spaced bricks in varying shades of red. The wall surrounding the archway has soft, diffused hues. Brick columns are visible on the left and right sides of the archway. Light washes and earthy tones emphasize the age and character of the architectural feature.

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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 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Height, base of pilasters-top of arch: 7'5"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5952

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64629210

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