Chancel Window, Harbison Chapel
Work on paper; likely a watercolor or high-quality architectural illustration • Unknown; likely an architectural illustrator or local artist associated with Grove City College
Style & Movement
Architectural Realism / Neo-Gothic illustration
Medium & Technique
Watercolor, ink, and graphite on paper or board; features wash techniques and detailed architectural drawing
Creation Period
Mid-to-late 20th century (post-1931 based on the completion of the chapel)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 10 x 14 inches (sight); Portrait format
Subject Description
Interior view of the Harbison Chapel chancel at Grove City College, Pennsylvania. The composition focuses on the Gothic pointed arch, the intricate stained glass chancel window, the carved wooden reredos with a central cross, and the timber-framed ceiling.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; shows minor evidence of paper aging and possible light-fading of watercolor pigments
Estimated Market Value
$100 - $300 (primarily regional or institutional value)
Auction Estimate
$50 - $150
Provenance History
Likely institutional or alumni-owned; includes a handwritten titling identifying the specific location 'Harbison Chapel'
Art Historical Significance
A detailed documentary record of the Neo-Gothic architecture of Ralph Adams Cram's firm or era-appropriate campus architecture at Grove City College.
Notable Features
Handwritten cursive title in the lower left corner: 'Chancel Window, Harbison Chapel'. Fine detail in the rendering of the architectural timbering and stained glass.
Condition Issues
Slight yellowing of the paper consistent with age; minor foxing or acidity from non-archival mounting possible; visible reflections from glass suggest it is framed.
Conservation Recommendations
Remount using acid-free, archival materials and UV-protective glazing to prevent further pigment fading and paper degradation.