Doorway

c. 1936

Jerome Hoxie

Associated Names
Jerome Hoxie

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is an image showing the front door of a building with decorative woodwork. The drawing features an intricately detailed doorway with a traditional wooden door flanked by glass windows on each side and a row of windows above. The image displays fine line work to depict the texture of the wood, signaling age and craftsmanship. The door is framed by classical columns and pilasters, contributing to a sense of symmetry and elegance. Below the door, steps lead down to a grassy area, slightly overgrown. This adds a natural element that contrasts with the structured lines of the architecture. The image conveys a sense of historical or classic architectural design, with meticulous attention to architectural detail. Notations at the bottom indicate it was created with architectural precision, noting the scale of the drawing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.3 x 22.8 cm (11 1/8 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9652


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in black ink: SCALE aprox. 9/11" to one foot; lower right in black ink: S. Jerome Hoxie / 1936

Wikidata ID

Q64581640

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