Entrance to Cutting House

c. 1938

Lorenz Rothkranz

Associated Names
Lorenz Rothkranz

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a front-on view of a classic residential entrance. The horizon aligns with the horizontal edge of the top step. Black railings flank the stairs, leading to a door set into a pink brick facade. The door has columned framing, a transom window above, and decorative glass. The facade is finely detailed with sharp, clean edges highlighting the architectural features and brick texture. The color palette includes pastel pinks, soft creams, earthy browns, and deep black railings and lamp posts. A window next to the door has a striped curtain in green and white. The steps and bricks create a sense of order and elegance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 90.5 x 68.9 cm (35 5/8 x 27 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7752


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64593352

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