Mission Fountain

c. 1940

Raymond E. Noble

Associated Names
Raymond E. Noble

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative fountain with a geometric design. The fountain is depicted as an oval-shaped structure made from stone or a similar material, with a decorative pattern along the rim of the base. In the center of the fountain, there is a two-tiered structure that likely acts as the water source, though no water is visibly flowing. The structure features a base supporting two shallow, bowl-like tiers. The color palette of the painting consists of soft earthy tones, primarily shades of brown and beige, which give the fountain an antique look. This is in style of a precise architectural drawing, emphasizing the symmetry and detail of the structure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.7 x 35.7 cm (10 1/2 x 14 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 30'diameter; 4'high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7579


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: RAYMOND E. NOBLE.

Wikidata ID

Q64620184

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