Mission Fountain

1941

William Kieckhofel

Associated Names
William Kieckhofel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a fountain. It depicts a detailed rendering of an ornate fountain with a central vertical structure with multiple tiers culminating in basins. The fountain is surrounded by an octagonal basin with intricate patterns along its perimeter. The drawing uses a subdued color palette dominated by earthy tones and a plain background that emphasizes the fountain's symmetrical and structural design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.8 x 35.5 cm (10 9/16 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 30'diameter; 4'high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7578

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: W.KIECKHOFEL

Wikidata ID

Q64638007

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