Memorial-Pennsylvania Fractur and Cut-out Commemorating Jacob Bauer

1939

Fritz Boehmer

Associated Names
Fritz Boehmer

Artist, American, 1875 - 1942

This is a painting of a decorative floral and heart motif framed in a wooden frame. The artwork features a central floral design with symmetrical petals and a round, radiating central flower. Below the flower, there is a heart shape with text inscribed on it. Flanking the heart are two stylized birds facing each other, both vibrant with contrasting colors. The entire design is surrounded by a subdued background which highlights the vibrant colors within the motif. A name, "Fritz Boehmer," is inscribed at the bottom. The work includes a geometric border, and ribbons or scrolls at the bottom part create a sense of unity throughout the piece.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 26.7 cm (14 1/16 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Exact

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3376


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: FRITZ BOEHMER.

Wikidata ID

Q64570885

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