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We can only hope. It isn't everyone (outside of Taliesin, anyway) who would think to have a copy of the art object made, before cashing in. I like your signature quote. Doesn't sound like Wright; who said that ? S Thank you! It's not Wright at all, it's from The Blacksmith's Dream, a short tale by ...

I would not be surprised if the new owners are replacing the original handscroll with a facsimile digital copy after selling the original. I understand that some of the Asian paintings in Taliesin have been replaced with digital reproductions over time while the originals are conserved. I hope this ...

SDR wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 7:23 pm Heh. I'd love to know the source of that signature quote, UOGH . . .!

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Sadly it is not Wrightian in origin, but something a cartoonist colleague of mine wrote once, and I feel it is extremely apt for the creative work of architects and architecture.

These are wonderful Jim! A great illustration of Taliesin 1's interior spaces- elusive as they are. Comparing these to the few photos we have shows you've done a great job translating!

Think we'll get any looks at the farming wing interiors?

As someone who aspires to build a prairie style home, (Or perhaps more accurately, a Natural House) I have to say the contemporary interpretations of the prairie style I've seen ride a strange line between restraints in contemporary taste and restraints in contemporary building standards. I see very...

If I'm remembering correctly, Wright also borrowed from his long-time patron Darwin Martin an amount exceeding $20,000 dollars to construct Taliesin 1 and settle some of his debts in Europe. Which would be something around $250k today. Martin never truly saw a repayment for this loan.

As someone who would love to build a recreation of Taliesin 1, I must say Jim, how you've interpreted T1's vernacular is wonderful! The twists and turns from the car park, through the garden, and to the front door have that intimate meandering flow that I visualize in historic photos and in your awe...

SDR I've never seen such large images of these sheets before now, thank you! The joinery details of the window mullions and sills are particularly interesting, being able to see these details really crystallizes how Wright was envisioning Taliesin's components. I imagine with managing exterior water...

In the tour of the courtyards, Ryan Hewson describes the various visual/compositional components Wright used at Taliesin, and in the comments Elaine Keiser asked "...how did Mr. Wright transition from the plaster to the cyma reversa? In regards to water management and flashing, etc that we now ...

Twenty-five years earlier, at Taliesin (or in its rebuildings), we see a rougher, more "primitive" version of the type; in one case, at least, all hell breaks loose ! http://sdrdesign.com/TalStone1.jpg . . http://sdrdesign.com/TalStone6.jpg http://sdrdesign.com/TalStone5.jpg . . http://sd...

As a young person who deeply loves architecture (and has been picturing his own house 'round a hill in the same way our beloved Frank had,) I can guarantee that the 'overload' phenomena is real for many others too JimM. Especially, I think, for young architects and architectural critics, who see a g...

I follow the illustrator Nico Delort, who was commissioned to illustrate the Blue Sky Mausoleum in Buffalo for this show. He was posting Works In Progress of the work only two or so weeks ago, so I would guess most of these are recently made! They're all wonderful! Especially that print of Taliesin.

Thank you Roderick! Thank you SDR! I had also wondered if it was going to be the same frame and stucco methods used at Hollyhock house. The limited details in the Lowes drawing implies broad stucco sides and repetitive ornament. [The overhanging fascia and in the base of that large raised planter I ...

Hello all! I'm a long time lurker and actually found something to contribute! While there isn't a very big gap between the dates of the designs, The Charles P. Lowes Residence [1922] and the John Storer Residence [1923] have nearly the same floorplan. Though on first glance at the presentation drawi...

Greetings all! I've been lurking on Wright Chat for quite some time and really enjoyed all the great discussions that have come up regarding Wright's work, so I thought I should join so I might contribute! My name is Joseph and I am employed at the Milwaukee Art Museum! I also work as a freelance il...