Doorway and Doors

1935/1942

Albert Pratt

Associated Names
Albert Pratt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an arched doorway set in a stone wall. The painting depicts a weathered, double wooden door framed by an elaborate stone arch within a textured gray stone wall. The arch is accentuated with subtle details such as small skull and crossbones motifs. The brickwork leading up to the door comprises reddish-brown bricks providing a color contrast. The details in the stones, the arch, and the door evoke a sense of antiquity and historical significance. This is in the style of an architectural illustration, focusing on the intricate details and textures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32.9 x 24.3 cm (12 15/16 x 9 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 72" wide; 81" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17769


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Pratt

Wikidata ID

Q64533930

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