American architect Cass Gilbert (1854-1934) designed the Minnesota State Capitol and the Woolworth building.
An early proponent of skyscrapers, he was president of the American Institute of Architects during the optimistic years of 1908-9.
He was also a devoted plein-air watercolorist, deriving inspiration from old-world cathedrals and castles.
Whenever he traveled he brought a set of watercolors with him, and allowed time to capture scenes that inspired him.
His architectural studies demonstrate careful observation and a subtle sense of color.
Cass Gilbert, Arch of Titus, 1933
4 comments:
Thank you for this post!
Interesting and lovely images.
Such amazing lines and lovely colors too.
Thank you for this post, very nice work and I was not aware of any of it, including his architecture. I did a search for the book on Abe Books (they sell used books) and there were two available for about $15, less than what Amazon was charging. Just thought I would share that. Paola
Thank you for this post, very nice work and I was not aware of any of it, including his architecture. I did a search for the book on Abe Books (they sell used books) and there were two available for about $15, less than what Amazon was charging. Just thought I would share that. Paola
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