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This is a drawing of a stone architectural element, specifically a carved stone corbel or bracket. The drawing shows intricate designs, including a symmetrical, ornamental motif resembling a stylized face or mask, with curves and protruding elements. The use of shading and line work gives a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the carved designs on the stone. The soft hues and pencil lines contribute to its stylized appearance, as if taken from an architectural study or art sketchbook.
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This is a drawing of a stone architectural element, specifically a carved stone corbel or bracket. The drawing shows intricate designs, including a symmetrical, ornamental motif resembling a stylized face or mask, with curves and protruding elements. The use of shading and line work gives a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the carved designs on the stone. The soft hues and pencil lines contribute to its stylized appearance, as if taken from an architectural study or art sketchbook.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Architectural Detail

Harry Mann Waddell

Date
1935/1942
Medium
colored pencil and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.5 x 23.6 cm (14 x 9 5/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.14831
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • San Gabriel
  • American

NGA object ID 26922. 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.