Gift of James T. Kirby, 2012.441.21 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society

Robie House

DraftsmanDrawn by Frederick J. Mahaffey (American, 1926 - 2011)

After a work byAfter a work by Frank Lloyd Wright (American, 1867 - 1959)

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Frederick J. Mahaffey (American, 1926 - 2011)

Datemid 20th century

MediumPainting; watercolor and graphite on cardboard

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 9 1/2 x 21 3/4in. (24.1 x 55.2cm) Sheet (height x width): 14 3/4 x 30in. (37.5 x 76.2cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of James T. Kirby

Object number2012.441.21

DescriptionA street and a sidewalk lined with young trees and a lamp post are in front of a large, brick, prairie-style house.

NotesSubject Note: The Frederick C. Robie House, located in Chicago, Illinois, was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908 and completed in 1910. The Hartford architect Frederick J. Mahaffey, who made this drawing of Robie House, was a life-long admirer of Wright's architecture.

Status

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