Architectural Rendering, "Fair Lane," 1914
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Scholars have known that Henry Ford approached Frank Lloyd Wright to design his home. This drawing is evidence that Wright worked on the project before his departure for Europe in September 1909. The commission then went to Wright's assistant, Marion Mahony, who submitted this rendering to Clara Ford in February 1914. Soon after, Henry Ford replaced Mahony with William Van Tine, who completed the house.
Scholars have known that Henry Ford approached Frank Lloyd Wright to design his home. This drawing is evidence that Wright worked on the project before his departure for Europe in September 1909. The commission then went to Wright's assistant, Marion Mahony, who submitted this rendering to Clara Ford in February 1914. Soon after, Henry Ford replaced Mahony with William Van Tine, who completed the house.
Artifact
Drawing (Visual work)
Date Made
1914
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
99.1.1804.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Drawing (Image-making)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 27 in (Framed)
Width: 46 in (Framed)
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