Keystone in Arch at San Juan Capistrano Mission

1935/1942

Randolph F. Miller

Associated Names
Randolph F. Miller

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting featuring a section of a decorative architectural element. The detail shows intricate green and beige patterns on what seems to be the underside or ceiling of an arch or door frame. The design consists of symmetrical swirling lines and geometric shapes, giving a carved or embossed appearance. The surrounding structure is textured like stone with rounded and smooth edges. At the bottom of the painting, a color palette is displayed with shades of beige and green, indicating the color scheme. This piece resembles architectural detail drawings from the Art Nouveau movement.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    offset lithograph on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.1 x 27.9 cm (13 13/16 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6885


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64619954

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