Restoration Drawing: Wall Painting Around Window, with Grille

c. 1939

Harry Mann Waddell

Associated Names
Harry Mann Waddell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Geoffrey Holt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an architectural window feature. The painting depicts a rustic window with wooden frames, set into a wall constructed of stone blocks. The interior wall is painted in earth tones, with a decorative border along the upper wall just beneath the window. The ornamental border consists of geometric patterns in blues and yellows. The lower section of the walls features a blend of orange and terracotta hues, complementing the tiled floor. The window has black iron bars and opens outward. The style is akin to Geoffrey Holt and Harry Mann Waddell, known for detailed depiction of architectural elements.

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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 24.3 cm (14 x 9 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Window recess approx: 7'x11'. Exter. dims. of grille: 4'1"x4'10"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5979


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Geoffrey Holt / and / HARRY MANN WADDELL

Wikidata ID

Q64571159

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