Cast Iron Basement Vent

c. 1936

Ray Price

Associated Names
Ray Price

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a basement ventilator. The drawing features a circular ventilator with radial design elements, including spokes and a central decorative motif. Surrounding the ventilator is a textured wall surface with cracks or details. An inset illustration shows the ventilator embedded in a brick wall with exterior features like a sill or ledge. Text labels the main feature as "BASEMENT VENTILATOR" with measurement indications in inches. The composition emphasizes architectural and technical precision.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink and watercolor on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23 x 30.6 cm (9 1/16 x 12 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11720


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in black ink: BASEMENT / VENTILATOR

Wikidata ID

Q64620127

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