Grille Doors of Wood

c. 1939

Harry Mann Waddell

Associated Names
Harry Mann Waddell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative wooden window or doorway with spindle bars. The artwork showcases a symmetrical wooden structure composed of two rectangular panels, each bordered by vertical spindles. The spindles are evenly spaced out in a grid-like fashion and exhibit an intricate, traditional design. The uppermost part of the structure features a decorative, wavy crown molding. The painting is rendered on a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 26.7 cm (14 1/16 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5'6 5/8" wide x 7'10"high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6552

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: HARRY MANN WADDELL

Wikidata ID

Q64573288

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