Wall Design for a New York Restaurant — Winold Reiss

Bold red, pink, yellow and dark blue shapes define this remarkable architectural color study by Winold Reiss. Designed around 1944 for an unidentified New York restaurant, possibly Dunhall's Restaurant, the composition transforms a wall elevation into a rhythmic arrangement of geometric panels, repeating semicircles and scalloped ornamental forms.

Fine graphite construction lines and measurements remain visible around the intensely colored tempera design, preserving its original function as a working architectural drawing. The combination of precise drafting and expressive color gives the sheet a compelling character that sits between interior design, architectural documentation and modern geometric abstraction.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Winold Reiss (1886–1953)
• Title: Wall Design ("Sketch 1")
• Original title: [Design for unidentified restaurant, possibly Dunhall's Restaurant, New York, NY.] [Wall design ("Sketch 1")]
• Series: Winold Reiss Collection
• Date: Circa 1944
• Period: Mid-20th century
• Place of Origin: New York, New York, United States
• Medium: Tempera and graphite on paper; sheet 45 × 61 cm

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

Exact frame dimensions, component availability, and production specifications may vary slightly depending on the selected size and destination.