R.J. De Freitas

De Freitas, Ralph John

American, 1914 - 1983

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The image shows a single metallic spur with intricate detailing on a plain beige background. The color palette includes grays and browns, highlighting the texture and design of the metal. The spur is centrally positioned and displays its rowel on the right side, with a basket-weave patterned leather strap visible on the left.
R.J. De Freitas, Spur, c. 1940, watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.14709

Spur

R.J. De Freitas · c. 1940 · watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.14709

The image shows a metallic spur with a star-shaped rowel and another star motif on its side. The object has a grey and silver color palette with a greenish patina on the star decoration. It is displayed on a light background with the text "Reija DerAntara" below it.
R.J. De Freitas, Spur, c. 1940, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.14673

Spur

R.J. De Freitas · c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.14673

The image shows a large metallic pitcher in the center, surrounded by muted grays and silvers against an off-white background. The pitcher is upright, with its spout moving to the right and its handle curving to the left.
R.J. De Freitas, Pewter Jar, c. 1939, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.13136

Pewter Jar

R.J. De Freitas · c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.13136

The image shows a hammer with a wooden handle and a curved metal head on a plain background. The handle is in the center, and the metal head is at the top, curving slightly upward at both ends. The name "Ralph J. de Freitas" is visible at the lower right.
R.J. De Freitas, Hammer, c. 1939, watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and pen and ink on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.11429

Hammer

R.J. De Freitas · c. 1939 · watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and pen and ink on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.11429

The image shows a wooden contraption with a rectangular block of wood and a cylindrical wooden piece protruding from its underside. The palette consists of earthy tones, such as brown and beige. The object is placed off-center on an off-white background, highlighting the woodwork.
R.J. De Freitas, Ecclesiastical Rattle, c. 1939, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.13381

Ecclesiastical Rattle

R.J. De Freitas · c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.13381

This is a drawing of a wooden object. The object is vertically oriented and features intricate carvings of floral and leaf motifs. At the top, there are green leaves with light blue shading. Below this is a lathe-turned section with a blue sphere surrounded by delicate white flowers. Further down are more green leaves leading to a possible handle or stem. The object is presented on a plain background.
R.J. De Freitas, Finial, from Reredos, 1939, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.6903

Finial, from Reredos

R.J. De Freitas · 1939 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.6903

This is a painting of an arched wooden door set in a stone doorway. The painting features a rustic red wooden door with wavy vertical wood grain patterns, flanked by two stone columns. The arch above the door is composed of a series of stone blocks. The stone frame around the door shows signs of age and weathering, with patches of wear and discoloration. In front of the door, there is a tiled floor with a terracotta hue. The white backdrop highlights the intricacies of the door and its frame. The name "Ralph J. de Freitas" appears in the lower right corner of the painting.
R.J. De Freitas, Doorway and Doors, 1938, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.6563

Doorway and Doors

R.J. De Freitas · 1938 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.6563