Restoration Drawing: Wall Decoration Over Doorway in Mission House

1937

Geoffrey Holt

Associated Names
Geoffrey Holt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a decorative structure with intricate patterns and gears. The structure features two red pillars on either side with ornate tops and a horizontal beam connecting them, adorned with floral designs. Inside are twisting branches with blue and white flowers. Below, on a brown base, two gear-like motifs on either side suggest mechanical elements. The name "Geoffrey Holt" is inscribed in the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 27.8 cm (14 1/16 x 10 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approx. 4'6" x 6'

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5972

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Geoffrey Holt.

Wikidata ID

Q64571091

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