Cast Iron Pillar

1935/1942

Vera Van Voris

Associated Names
Vera Van Voris

Artist, American, 1913 - 2002

This is a drawing of a decorative architectural element. The image shows a detailed rendering of a column capital with ornate carvings, including a prominent sculpted face at its center. Scroll-like elements are around the face, with floral or leaf motifs above. A simplified line drawing of the full column structure is shown on the right side. The style is precise and reminiscent of classical architectural studies.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51.1 x 40.7 cm (20 1/8 x 16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11870

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: V. Van Voris

Wikidata ID

Q64633517

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