Baptismal Font

c. 1941

William Kieckhofel

Associated Names
William Kieckhofel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a round, ornately decorated object resembling a shield with metallic-looking decorative hinges on its surface. The color palette is primarily earthy tones such as brown, red, and hints of gold. The object is centered in the image, viewed from the front, with engravings decorating its surface. The background is plain and light in color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 26.7 cm (13 15/16 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approx. 21"diameter; 12"deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6643

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: W. KIECKHOFEL

Wikidata ID

Q64637898

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