Painted Wall Decoration, Detail of Pilaster

c. 1936

Warren W. Lemmon

Associated Names
Warren W. Lemmon

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an architectural detail from a classical structure. The image depicts a column with an ornate capital and decorative frieze above it. The column features vibrant colors, including greens, oranges, blues, and yellows, with swirling patterns. The capital has volutes and a geometric pattern, while the frieze displays floral and geometric motifs in a vibrant palette. Below the capital, there is an additional decorative panel featuring floral designs and garland-like elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 24.4 cm (14 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Scale: 3/4" to 1'

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5988

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: LEMMON

Wikidata ID

Q64634568

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