Steps Leading to Chancel Rail and Detail of Railing, San Luis Rey Mission Church

1936

Howard H. Sherman

Associated Names
Howard H. Sherman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing featuring two main sections. One section shows a top view of three intricately carved wooden balusters on the top left, while the other section showcases a detailed brickwork design at the bottom. The patterns of the balusters display symmetrical designs with various curves and voids. The brickwork is meticulously laid out in a repetitive pattern, suggesting a planned architectural feature. The drawing is technical and precise, typical of architectural illustrations, with a clear attention to detail and proportion.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.4 x 35.5 cm (9 5/8 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Width of steps inside rail:c.38'. Height of rail: 28 1/2"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6534

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Scale 1/4"=1'; lower right in watercolor: HOWARD H. SHERMAN'36

Wikidata ID

Q64574476

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