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Restoration Drawing: Main Doorway & Arch to Mission House

Robert W.R. Taylor

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a brick archway. The drawing shows an arch constructed with a sequence of red bricks arranged methodically, showcasing the traditional architectural style of a brick archway. The bricks are outlined with precise lines, revealing a geometric pattern and structural details. The drawing is executed with watercolor or ink, adding a tonal contrast between the individual bricks and the mortar joints highlighted with light blue lines. The arch is surrounded by a neutral background. Additional sketched lines on both sides suggest support columns or a continuation of the structure. On the lower right of the drawing, there is a signature mentioning "R.W.R. Taylor," along with the date "1936."

Artwork Details

Date
1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3344 × 4414 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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