Vintage 1950s Culver Military Academy Architectural Prints by Charles Overall For Sale

A collection of six vintage architectural prints depicting the historic buildings of Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana, from a series of pencil sketches by architectural artist Charles Overall, believed to date to the mid-1950s.These beautifully detailed architectural studies capture the distinctive character of Culver’s historic campus, from its imposing clock tower and Gothic-inspired chapel to its ivy-covered brick buildings and arched passageways. Overall’s skillful pencil work emphasizes architectural detail, perspective, light, and shadow.Printed on substantial, heavyweight art paper with a distinctive cloth-like texture, the six prints were originally intended for framing. They represent selections believed to be from two portfolios produced for Culver Military Academy and are accompanied by an original presentation envelope bearing the title Four Sketches of Culver Military Academy for Framing, from the Series of Pencil Sketches by Charles Overall.The Six Architectural Views* Memorial Chapel: Culver’s landmark chapel, one of the campus’s most recognizable buildings.* Administration Building – Salle Porte: The historic Administration Building and its arched Sally Port passageway.* Memorial Library: The building now known as the Legion Memorial Building.* Recreation Building: The historic recreation facility associated with today’s Steinbrenner Recreation Center.* Clock Tower – Mess Hall: The distinctive clock tower and historic mess hall, now the Lay Dining Center.* Beason Hall: An elegant architectural study of the historic campus building.Together, the six prints offer a compelling portrait of Culver Military Academy’s architectural heritage. They would make an especially meaningful collection for Culver alumni, families, and collectors of military academy memorabilia, Indiana history, or vintage architectural art.ProvenanceFrom a private collection associated with Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana. The six prints have been stored flat in a box for many years and are accompanied by an original presentation envelope intended to hold four sketches.MeasurementsEach print measures approximately 11½ × 14¾ inches (29.2 × 37.5 cm).Six unframed prints and one original presentation envelope are included.Artist, Publication & AgeArtist: Charles Overall, American architectural artist and illustrator.Subject: Culver Military Academy, Culver, Indiana.Period: Believed to be mid-1950s.Medium: Printed reproductions of original pencil drawings on heavyweight, textured, cloth-like art paper. The precise printing process has not been established.Publication: Part of a series of architectural sketches produced for Culver Military Academy. The original presentation envelope identifies the collection as Four Sketches of Culver Military Academy for Framing.ConditionVery good vintage condition. The six prints have been stored flat in a box for many years and are exceptionally well preserved for their age. Printed on substantial, heavyweight art paper with a distinctive cloth-like texture. The paper exhibits minor age-related toning along some edges, but no apparent foxing. The architectural illustrations remain crisp and beautifully detailed. All six prints are unframed.

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