- 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
- 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.




