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1904
The ink on matted trace drawing is a rendering of the front elevation as originally constructed circa 1904 in its topographical setting. It is signed and dated by the architect in the lower left corner: "H. Bacon Del. May 1904." The second drawing is graphite and ink enriched by gouache and is a rendering of the rear elevation in a naturalistic lanscape. It includes the original pergola as origially conceived by the architect. A figure has been depicted on the porch for the purpose of scale. The drawing is signed in the lower right"H. Bacon Del. 1904."
This collection is available for use by appointment in the Department of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. For further information and to make an appointment, please email avery-drawings@library.columbia.edu.
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Source of acquisition--Purchased. Date of acquisition--2010. Accession number--2010.009.
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