Wall Painting

1936

Robert W.R. Taylor

Associated Names
Robert W.R. Taylor

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an arched doorway with a wooden door set within it. The door is partially open, revealing the space beyond. The arch is decorated with patterns, including a geometric design at the top and floral motifs on the columns beside the door. The walls have horizontal bands of patterns in earth tones, and the floor is made of red terracotta tiles. The painting focuses on symmetry and subtle details in the design, resembling an architectural study.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 36" wide; 85" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17860

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64629272

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