Baptismal Font

c. 1941

William Kieckhofel

Associated Names
William Kieckhofel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, round, textured container made from a reddish-brown material with a simple cross on top. The color palette consists of earthy tones, mainly reddish-brown with some darker accents on the clasps. It is placed on a plain, light-colored background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.8 x 35.5 cm (10 9/16 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 2'in diameter; 10"high, exclusive of cross.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6620

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: W. KIECKHOFEL

Wikidata ID

Q64637864

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