Bishop Hill: Newel Post

1939

Archie Thompson

Associated Names
Archie Thompson

Artist, American, 1886-1975

The image shows a polished wooden newel post attached to a staircase. The color palette consists of rich browns for the wood and a lighter color for the staircase components such as the banister and spindles. The newel post is positioned in the foreground, with the steps and white railings extending upwards to the left in the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49.2 x 32.4 cm (19 3/8 x 12 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 36" high; base: 5" wide; 8" high; bannister: 2 1/2" wide; hand rest: 4 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8730

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: ARCHIE THOMPSON

Wikidata ID

Q64536314

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