Church Doors

1937

Dayton Brown

Associated Names
Dayton Brown

Artist, American, c. 1895 - 1971

This is a painting of an intricately designed wooden door on a brick structure. The wooden door consists of two panels, each featuring a symmetrical pattern created by sections with both rounded and angular edges. The wood has a weathered texture marked by shades of brown and grey. The door frame is nestled within a brick structure, with some bricks visible on the sides. The bottom of the artwork shows a floor made of square, earthy tiles. The overall composition conveys a sense of timelessness and historical architecture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 26.7 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approximate 3 1/2" x 7'

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6571

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Dayton Brown / San Miguel / 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64541003

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