

Curatorial Narrative The lithograph “Irving Kent Hall and Mary Kent Hall, Ex Libris inscribed” by Frederick Garrison Hall occupies a unique position within the realm of early 20th-century architectural illustration. Executed in a linear brushwork style, reminiscent of the historical revivalist tradition, this work showcases Hall’s mastery of the medium as he navigates the intricacies of light and shadow on the faade of an imposing Baroque structure. The deliberate choice to restrict the palette to black and white serves not only as a means of emphasizing the architectural subject but also as a visual metaphor for the rigors of historical revivalism, where authenticity is paramount.Upon enlargement to 44×65, the chromatic structure of “Irving Kent Hall and Mary Kent Hall” assumes a new spatial rhythm, one that invites contemplation and introspection. The atmospheric weight of the black and white hues imbues the image with an almost t
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