Main Doorway and Arch 1935 - 1942

Robert W.R. Taylor made this watercolor drawing of a doorway, we don't know exactly when. Look at the marks, the way the colors bleed into each other, especially that coral red. It's like he's letting the paint do its thing, celebrating the watery, unpredictable nature of the medium. There's a simplicity, almost a naivety to the drawing that makes it so charming. I’m thinking about that arch, how it frames the entrance, and how it’s echoed in the scallop shell above. It’s like the architecture is talking, inviting you into another world. This coral red is such a specific choice. It’s not quite pink, not quite orange, but somewhere in between. It gives the whole scene a warm, almost dreamlike quality. It reminds me of Milton Avery's use of color to create mood and atmosphere. Ultimately, this piece embraces imperfection and spontaneity. It invites us to appreciate the beauty in simplicity and the power of color to evoke emotion, a conversation that echoes through art history.