Grille Doors of Wood

1936

Robert W.R. Taylor

Associated Names
Robert W.R. Taylor

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image is a drawing of an architectural element. It shows a detailed depiction of an ornate archway or wall section. The drawing illustrates a segment of an architectural structure featuring a column with red, blue, and beige tones. There are leafy fronds on one side of the column, and the top section contains intricate geometric designs with interlocking circular motifs in blue and gold. The arch's curve is shaded in blue, and there is a decorative red and blue border pattern. The style reflects classical or historical architectural detailing with artistic embellishments typical of ornamental design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 24.7 cm (14 1/16 x 9 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 94" high; 66 5/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17849


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64629270

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