Wall Painting

1936

Robert W.R. Taylor

Associated Names
Robert W.R. Taylor

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a painting of an ornate rustic doorway. It includes a wooden door within a decorative arched frame with intricate detailing like brickwork and blue patterned tile accents. The warm tones highlight the terracotta tiles and wooden surface. The arch and sides of the doorway are decorated with patterns, resembling Mediterranean or Latin architectural style. It is done in the style of architectural watercolors emphasizing detail and composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33.1 x 24.2 cm (13 1/16 x 9 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 36" wide; 85" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17716

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: R.W.R. TAYLOR / -1936-

Wikidata ID

Q64629262

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