Architectural Detail

1939

Robert Pohle

Associated Names
Robert Pohle

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a decorative floral motif. The image depicts a square frame enclosing an ornate floral design in a grayscale palette. Within the frame, there are swirling patterns and leaf-like shapes arranged symmetrically, with four central circular elements. The lines are precise and the shading gives a sense of depth and dimensionality, suggesting this is a study or illustration of ornamental design, possibly for architectural or decorative purposes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.1 x 55.7 cm (15 x 21 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12785

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: -CA-123 / Mar. 3, 1939 / Mar. 20, 1939 / R. Pohle

Wikidata ID

Q64629046

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