This vintage drawing by artist Max Bush Cole depicts the Harrison County Courthouse in Marshall, TX. The medium-sized piece measures 13 inches in length and 10 inches in height, and is framed and matted. The drawing is signed by the artist, M.B. Cole, and is an original piece from 1960.


The piece captures the essence of Americana and community life in the United States, featuring a humorous yet patriotic theme. The courthouse is depicted in great detail, along with other famous places and events in the region. This handmade drawing is a true masterpiece, perfect for any art enthusiast or collector.


J. Riely Gordon designed his first Neo-Classical Beaux Arts-style Texas courthouse in 1899. Two years later, the Harrison County Courthouse was constructed of corn yellow brick and carved Lueders limestone, with entry and upper porches supported by colossal pink granite columns adorned with terra cotta capitals.