Picture Frame

c. 1936

Manuel G. Runyan

Associated Names
Manuel G. Runyan

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is an ornate oval frame depicted in the center of the drawing. The frame has intricate floral designs embellishing its wooden structure at the top, bottom, and sides. The interior of the frame has a gilded edge. On both the left and right sides of the page, there are pencil sketches: the left includes a floral design that mirrors the elements on the frame, while the right is a side profile of the frame. The drawing highlights the texture and shading of the frame, giving it a realistic effect.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.8 x 22.8 cm (10 15/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 1/2x14 1/2"outside; 7 1/2x9 1/2"inner meas.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5253

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: M.G. Runyan/ lower right in graphite: 1/2" to 1"

Wikidata ID

Q64594842

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