Masonic Temple

This image is a watercolor conceptual painting of a Masonic temple done by M.H. Glover sometime between 1917 and 1942. The upper third of the painting shows the front view of the temple with its brick walls, doors, windows, architectural moldings, columns, stone carvings, twin hexagonal domes, and m...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Glover, M. H.
Format: Electronic
Published: Auburn University Libraries
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Online Access:http://content.lib.auburn.edu/u?/watercolors,63
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Summary:This image is a watercolor conceptual painting of a Masonic temple done by M.H. Glover sometime between 1917 and 1942. The upper third of the painting shows the front view of the temple with its brick walls, doors, windows, architectural moldings, columns, stone carvings, twin hexagonal domes, and multiple steps flanked by statues of sphinxes. The building is surrounded by trees and landscaping. The middle of the painting shows a floor plan of the temple with its rooms, walls, corridors, doorways, windows, vestibule, and decorative floor coverings. The bottom of the painting shows a cross section side view of the temple. The painting is in poor condition with a large part of the lower right corner and a smaller part of the upper right corner missing along with minor edge wear and several tears and is encapsulated.