Pa. German Illustrated Fractur

c. 1939

Jerry Guinta

Associated Names
Jerry Guinta

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative script framed with floral motifs. The artwork features handwritten German text, embellished with floral designs and decorative elements. In the center of the composition, there is a stylized heart surrounded by foliage, flowers, and a blue ribbon. Above the heart are two eyes. The text is in a decorative font, giving the composition an ornate and traditional feel. Intricate scrolls are also visible on the sides. This is in the style of 18th-century Fraktur art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 23.7 cm (12 x 9 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9"x6 3/4"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3383

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: JERRY GUINTA

Wikidata ID

Q64581663

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