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c. 1939

Fritz Boehmer

Associated Names
Fritz Boehmer

Artist, American, 1875 - 1942

This is a drawing of four decorative leaf-like patterns. The composition features four stylized shapes resembling leaves with textured details and defined outlines. Shading creates a sense of depth, highlighting the embossed effect of the patterns. The paper's neutral background allows the designs to stand out prominently. The style suggests an appreciation for ornate and symmetrical design elements, possibly intended for design or craft purposes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 26.8 cm (14 x 10 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3804

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 517, no. 1910 - 1913.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: FRITZ BOEHMER.

Wikidata ID

Q64570889

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