Baptismal Font, Cover

c. 1939

Ruth Buker and Raymond E. Noble

Associated Names
Ruth Buker

Artist, American, c. 1892 - 1964

Raymond E. Noble

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large, round, wooden shield with a smaller, semi-circular piece attached to it. The shield has intricate carvings, including a central floral motif and a decorative bar that holds the semi-circular piece in place. The color palette consists of earthy wooden tones, with varying shades of brown. The shield is positioned centrally, with the semi-circular piece attached horizontally across its lower section.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 24.4 cm (14 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 2 1/2' x 2 1/2'

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6589

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: R. BUKER / R.E.Noble

Wikidata ID

Q64630090

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