1976 Unknown Visitors in Lobby of Maeder Fortress, Walter Gaudnek Studio, New Smyrna Beach, Florida,

© 2026 Walker Webb Watson 1951

Location: Maeder Fortress, New Smyrna Beach, Florida Creator / Photographer: Walker W. Watson Description: Color photograph of three unidentified visitors standing inside the living room or lobby area of the Maeder Fortress, the New Smyrna Beach studio associated with artist Walter Gaudnek. Large abstract paintings dominate the room, with a chandelier overhead and the coquina rock fireplace chimney visible behind the large painting on the right. The bright white interior, staircase, stone chimney, and oversized artwork show the distinctive studio setting and scale of Gaudnek’s work. People Shown: Three unidentified visitors. Visible Details: Large abstract paintings; white interior lobby; staircase; chandelier; coquina rock fireplace chimney; Maeder Fortress studio environment. Walker W. Watson Florida Art and Culture Photographs