Mission Doors

1935/1942

Warren W. Lemmon

Associated Names
Warren W. Lemmon

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a painting of an arched doorway set within a stone facade. The door is wooden with two panels featuring symmetrical wave-like patterns. Above the door is an arch made of smooth, light-colored stone blocks. A small handle or knocker is on the right panel of the door. Flanking the doorway are two columns in harmonious tones of tan and gold. The scene is set against a textured, neutral background with a foundation of reddish cobblestone. The style appears to be precise and realistic architectural rendering.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33.1 x 23.9 cm (13 1/16 x 9 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17712


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: LEMMON

Wikidata ID

Q64634575

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