Architectural Detail (Wall Brackets)

1935/1942

William Kieckhofel

Associated Names
William Kieckhofel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a decorative architectural element resembling a capital or bracket often seen in classical architecture. It features two volute-like shapes below a flat, rectangular top with rosette motifs in the center. The volutes are flanked by vertical leaf-like patterns. The sculpture is rendered in warm tones of tan and reddish-brown, giving the impression of carved stone or wood, with subtle gradients for depth. The image focuses on the intricate carvings of the sculpture against a plain background.

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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 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6577


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: W. Kieckhoffel

Wikidata ID

Q64637843

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