Wall Painting and Baptismal Niche

c. 1941

Juanita Donahoo

Associated Names
Juanita Donahoo

Artist, American, 1899 - 1990

The image displays a wall featuring two painted arches and an inset niche in the center, surrounded by red and blue decorative elements. Earthy tones, including reds, blues, and oranges, are contrasted against a beige background. The arches span from the upper left to the center right, with tilework covering the bottom third of the image. The niche is centrally located, with painted columns on either side. An abstract patterned design is situated to the left of the arches. Geometric and ornate details adorn the wall, and a tiled floor is visible in the foreground.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 26.5 cm (14 x 10 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5967


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: JUANITA DONAHOO

Wikidata ID

Q64591570

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