Pulpit - San Buenaventura Mission

1935/1942

Dayton Brown

Associated Names
Dayton Brown

Artist, American, c. 1895 - 1971

This is a drawing of decorative architectural elements. The illustration features two adjacent rectangular panels adorned with ornamental, symmetrical arrangements. Both panels have a central motif with a red and yellow flower-like design, surrounded by shield shapes and decorative foliage in contrasting colors. The panels are bordered by architectural moldings and detailed measurements. Also depicted is a side-view cross-sectional detail of the architectural feature. The design shows symmetry, color contrast, and intricate hand-drawn details typical of interior decor elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and gold ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 24.3 cm (14 x 9 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 48" wide; 108" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17851


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Dayton Brown / 1936.

Wikidata ID

Q64541018

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