
Fireplace Surround
Gift of Alan Wanzenberg in memory of Jed Johnson
Catalogue
- Year
- 1901
- Dimensions
- Surround: 130.8 × 209.6 cm (51 1/2 × 82 1/2 in.); Mosaic: 111.8 × 162.6 cm (44 × 64 in.); Opening: 76.2 × 90.2 cm (30 × 35 1/2 in.)
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Artist
- George Washington Maher
Artist
George Washington Maher was an American architect during the 1890s and the first quarter of the 20th century. He is considered part of the Prairie School-style and was known for blending traditional architecture with the Arts & Crafts-style.
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Record
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- George Washington Maher
- Year
- 1901
- Dimensions
- Surround: 130.8 × 209.6 cm (51 1/2 × 82 1/2 in.); Mosaic: 111.8 × 162.6 cm (44 × 64 in.); Opening: 76.2 × 90.2 cm (30 × 35 1/2 in.)
- Watts ID
- WW-1901-332099
Source
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Source
- aic
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified


