Created by
Cook, Julian Abele Sr., American, 1904 - 1986
Subject of
Howard University, American, founded 1867
Date
mid 20th century
Medium
ink on paper with glass and wood
Dimensions
H x W (drawing): 6 1/2 × 9 1/2 in. (16.5 × 24.2 cm)
H x W x D (frame): 17 5/16 × 17 1/16 × 13/16 in. (44 × 43.3 × 2 cm)
Description
A framed illustration of the Howard Chapel Choir drawn by architect Julian Abele Cook, Sr.
In graphite on off-white paper, the drawing depicts the interior of the Chapel at Howard University with one figure at the organ, one at the pulpit, and several seated behind the pulpit, all flanked by a thick wood paneled wall. A large, lantern-style pendant light hangs above the pulpit. An inscription at the top left, partially hidden, reads: “$6.9”. The drawing is set within a large white mat and a square, black wooden frame.
Place depicted
District of Columbia, Washington, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Type
sketches
Topic
Architecture
Art
Design
HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
Music
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Peter Cook in honor of Julian Francis Abele and Julian Abele Cook, Sr.
Object number
2021.95.12ab
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of Julian Abele Cook Sr.
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59390e89f-e06a-4857-bd7f-a62003e1f72d

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