Wall Painting

1935/1942

Harry Mann Waddell and Geoffrey Holt

Associated Names
Geoffrey Holt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Harry Mann Waddell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative architectural facade. The image shows a symmetrical design of a building's wall with a central wooden door and two arch-like outlines on each side of the door. Below the central wooden door is a tiled floor with distinct rectangular patterns. The walls are adorned with decorative elements, including a floral motif that lines the top border and the lower part of the walls. On one side of the door, there is a neatly arranged set of shelves holding ceramic wares. The entire composition is rendered in soft pastel colors, particularly blues, reds, and greens which accentuate the ornamental details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.8 x 35.4 cm (9 3/4 x 13 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17861


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573345

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