Wall Painting (Reredos)

1939

William McAuley

Associated Names
William McAuley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a stylized architectural facade. The artwork features a symmetrical architectural design with a central arched opening flanked by two pillars on either side, which appear to support a triangular pediment at the top. The structure is embedded within a beige wall with decorative elements painted in red and blue. The roof of the facade is brown and appears textured, suggesting the use of tiles. The walls include ornamental details and circular designs, adding to the decorative quality of the piece.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23.4 x 35.3 cm (9 3/16 x 13 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5997

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: McAuley

Wikidata ID

Q64638545

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