This is a drawing of an architectural design featuring a semicircular decorative element. The image showcases a grayscale rendering of an ornate fanlight or window design. The fanlight contains an intricate pattern of leaves and decorative motifs, symmetrically arranged and finely detailed. The arch features stone blocks defining its structure, and the border of the fanlight is embellished with small square elements for additional decorative detail. The composition is clean, precise, and rendered with attention to the play of light and shadow, highlighting the relief of the elements.
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This is a drawing of an architectural design featuring a semicircular decorative element. The image showcases a grayscale rendering of an ornate fanlight or window design. The fanlight contains an intricate pattern of leaves and decorative motifs, symmetrically arranged and finely detailed. The arch features stone blocks defining its structure, and the border of the fanlight is embellished with small square elements for additional decorative detail. The composition is clean, precise, and rendered with attention to the play of light and shadow, highlighting the relief of the elements.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Architectural Ornament

William Kerby

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 35.7 x 45.2 cm (14 1/16 x 17 13/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 54" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.12818
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • Detroit
  • American
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: W.P.A. / WM. KERBY

NGA object ID 24910. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.