Capital on Column

1937

Gerald Transpota

Associated Names
Gerald Transpota

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an architectural detail featuring a capital with decorative motifs. The artwork captures a section of a column capital displaying an intricate design, including a central abstract motif resembling a stylized face or mask with symmetrical patterns and triangular shapes beneath it. The capital is rendered with subtle, muted colors and soft shading, indicating the play of light and shadow across the sculptural surface. The background is minimal and softly transitions from lighter to slightly darker tones.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • 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: Drawing approx. 1/5 size of actual obj.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6887

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: GTRANSPOTAJR

Wikidata ID

Q64571743

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