Presentation drawing of the ground floor plan for Margaret Schevill House, Tucson, Arizona

People:

Frank Lloyd Wright (architect)
John H. Howe (draughtsman)
Margaret Schevill (client)

Title:

Presentation drawing of the ground floor plan for Margaret Schevill House, Tucson, Arizona

Date:

before 5 April 1941

Description:

- The Schevill house was to be laid out in a line, with the living room closest to the entrance, the kitchen in the centre with the dining room projecting slightly onto the back terrace, and the bedrooms at the west side. Typical of Wright, the placement of plants is also indicated.

Form:
drawings

Quantity / Object type:
1 drawing(s)

Stage and Purpose:

presentation drawing (proposal)

Technique and media:

Graphite, coloured pencil and red ink

Dimensions:

sheet: 68.2 x 90.2 cm

Reference number:

DR1986:0072

Drawing Type:

finished drawing

Method of Projection:

plan (drawing)

Point of View:

general view

Physical characteristics and technical requirements:

- The u.r. corner of the sheet is repaired with pressure-sensitive tape.

Inscription:

inscribed - by draughtsman, in graphite, b.: "PLAN [...] HOUSE FOR MARGARET SCHEVILL - TUCSON / FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT ARCHITECT"; and in various locations: with rooms and other functions signed and dated - by the architect, in graphite, l.l.: "FllW / April 5 41"

Subject:

architecture

Credit line:
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

Actions:

Add to folder

Request these items

Email this list to yourself (or someone else)

Your folder is empty.

Please complete this form to make a request for consultation. A copy of this list will also be forwarded to you.

Your contact information

First name:

Last name:

Email:

Phone number:

Notes (optional):

We will contact you to set up an appointment. Please keep in mind that your consultation date will be based on the type of material you wish to study. To prepare your visit, we'll need:

— At least 2 weeks for primary sources (prints and drawings, photographs, archival documents, etc.)
— At least 48 hours for secondary sources (books, periodicals, vertical files, etc.)

Back to list

Submit