A Moorish Arch

Lelia Huffman's architectural study showcases ornamental design principles from Islamic tradition. The composition presents a corner elevation with layered decorative borders: interlocking geometric patterns in cobalt and rust populate the central field, while arabesques and foliate motifs frame the structure. Gold leaf accents the carved wooden details characteristic of North African and Andalusian design. The unmarked white ground emphasizes the precision of the patterning. Huffman's careful documentation reflects early twentieth-century interest in non-Western decorative systems, recording construction methods and surface embellishment techniques that would influence contemporary design reform movements.