Pa. German Birth Certificate

c. 1939

Albert Levone

Associated Names
Albert Levone

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting displaying decorative text and floral motifs. The artwork features detailed and ornate styling with text written in a stylized script. The text is adorned with various decorative elements, including large tulip-like flowers on either side and a vibrant star-shaped floral motif in the center. The flowers have rich earthy tones of yellow, orange, and blue accents. The surrounding text appears to be of historical or genealogical significance. The text is bordered by intricate scrollwork. The overall impression is a vintage document or certificate designed with care and artistry. This is in the style of Pennsylvania Dutch fraktur art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33.3 x 42.1 cm (13 1/8 x 16 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3372


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Albert Levone

Wikidata ID

Q64533857

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