Created by
Abele, Julian Francis, American, 1881 - 1950
Owned by
Cook, Julian Abele Sr., American, 1904 - 1986
Date
early to mid 20th century
Medium
(a): watercolor on paper;
(b) wood, glass and metal
Dimensions
H x W x D (framed): 14 15/16 × 18 7/8 in. (38 × 48 cm)
Description
A watercolor (a), "Greek Doric Columns" by artist and architect Julian F. Abele, in a gold frame (b).
The painting depicts several stone columns amongst ruins set against a clear blue sky. the columns are in shades of white, cream, pink and yellow. The painting is set in an off-white mat within a gold wooden frame.
Classification
Visual Arts
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Type
watercolors
Topic
Architecture
Art
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
2021.95.2ab
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/fd527ed0af6-3ea3-45b3-a84f-094b9e96437e

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