Manuscripts

Interior view of room in use as art gallery at The Bivouac

Description: Black and white photograph of interior view of room at The Bivouac, in use as an art gallery. Craftsman style light on ceiling, at top of photo. Rectangular artworks lining top border of ceiling, three frames (horizontal, vertical, horizontal) near center of photo, four frames below, one large framed painting leaning against wall. Two vertical frames, with chair and sculpture underneath. Bottom right corner of photo appears to be torn. Gray paint can be seen in photo; on ground, ceiling, sides of shelves and added to details in paintings.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 20 April 1920
Call number: mssLAT 000090
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View of side entrance to The Bivouac in use as Otis Art Institute

Manuscripts

Black and white photograph of the side entrance to The Bivouac, former residence of Harrison Gray Otis. Chimney visible at top right of photo. Large palm tree to right and left of photo. Plants and shrubs line bottom of palms, next to walkway. Doorway visible near center, with vines entwined around building.

mssLAT 000099

War memorabilia room at The Bivouac

Manuscripts

Black and white photograph of the den/war memorabilia room at the Bivouac, former residence of Harrison Gray Otis. Army and travel memorabilia hanging from ceiling and displayed on walls, including rifles, swords, knives and photos. Chair to right of photo, with rug and carpet in foreground of photo. Large picture to left of photo with three men in military uniforms, leaning against wall. Fireplace in center of photo.

mssLAT 000092

View of carriage porch from rear driveway at The Bivouac

Manuscripts

Black and white photograph of the driveway passing under carriage porch at The Bivouac. Driveway is unpaved, with gravel and dirt. Outer walls of house to left of photo, large palm at right. Above carriage porch are two windows, with another larger window with six vertical panes at top. Side of building is covered with vines. Tall tree visible between main house and carriage porch. Top of photo is torn and ripped.

mssLAT 000110

Drawing of the projected Bivouac Art Galleries

Manuscripts

Black and white ink drawing of The Bivouac. Drawing used in an November 25, 1916 article in the Los Angeles Times about the projected "Bivouac Art Galleries." Caption on back of drawing reads, "For the Finer Side of Life. - Contemplated Transformation of a Unique Residence into a Home for the Fine Arts. (The arrow indicates the spot where the proposed extension, making 30 feet additional front, will be made.)" Duplicate print of Image Number LAT_00984.

mssLAT 000113

View of The Bivouac at completion

Manuscripts

Black and white photograph of the front view of The Bivouac (2401 Wilshire Boulevard), former residence of Harrison Gray Otis at completion in 1898. Pillar made of bricks to left of photo, with partial view of wooden barrel next to it. Driveway and front lawn visible, with trees and plants yet to be included. Clear view of house, with pillars at entryway. Partial view of two-story structure in left background. Photo is marked with crop lines, and "89.2" written near top right corner. Top left and right corners have dark triangular shadowing. Written on bottom of photo, "916 - Residence of Gen. Otis. Ed. of the Los Angeles Times" and "Park & Co. Photo" on bottom right corner. Related to Image Number 000143 (underexposed print).

mssLAT 000100

View of The Peristyle, entrance to the Bivouac Art Galleries at Otis Art Institute

Manuscripts

Black and white photograph of The Peristyle, the main entrance to the Bivouac Art Galleries at Otis Art Institute. Windows and pillars visible on both sides, with potted plants at the bottom of the second pillars with wire basket and vines hanging down. Four steps lead up to double-door doorway near center of photo, with potted plants on each side. Geometric design on flooring visible in foreground.

mssLAT 000102

Interior view of room in use as art gallery at The Bivouac

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