Pa. German Cookie Cutter

c. 1941

Adele Brooks

Associated Names
Adele Brooks

Artist, American, c. 1874 - 1943

The sculpture is a rectangular wooden panel divided into sixteen smaller squares, each featuring a different carved motif. The relief carvings depict various subjects including animals such as a bird, deer, goat, swan, and rabbit, as well as human figures engaged in activities like playing a drum and carrying objects. Additionally, there are images of a house, trees, and a floral design. The sculpture is made from wood, presenting a natural brown color that accentuates the carved details. The carvings are shallow, giving the sculpture a slightly textured appearance. The panel is organized in a structured grid format, allowing each scene to stand out distinctly against the smooth background. The name "Adele Brooks" is handwritten below the sculpture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46 x 35.7 cm (18 1/8 x 14 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8 1/2" high; 8 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3818


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 508, no. 1875.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Adele Brooks

Wikidata ID

Q64533282

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