Untitled (House with Red Doors) - High Museum of Art

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Untitled (House with Red Doors) - High Museum of Art

Untitled (House with Red Doors)

Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982)

Drawing of two large red doors with blue handles and doorframes; between the doors, a slim glimpse into interior with red chair; a large, orange, peacock-shaped decoration above door.

Details

Title

Untitled (House with Red Doors)

Artist/Maker

Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982)

Date

before 1978

Medium

Crayon and pencil on cardboard

Dimensions

12 x 8 inches

Credit

Gift of Judith Alexander

Accession #

2003.313

Location

Currently not on view

Image Copyright

© Estate of Nellie Mae Rowe/High Museum of Art, Atlanta.

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