Ornamental Shadow Box

c. 1939

Fritz Boehmer

Associated Names
Fritz Boehmer

Artist, American, 1875 - 1942

The image shows an ornate vertical rectangular frame enclosing a central picture of a blue bird perched atop a stylized plant with golden branches against a blue background. The frame has a rich color palette including reds, greens, and golds with decorative floral patterns and geometric designs. The bottom half of the frame is predominantly green, while the top half balances between red and green with flower motifs on either side. The artwork is centered on a plain, off-white canvas with the name "FRITZ BOEHMER" printed neatly to the right below the frame.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 23 cm (11 x 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8751


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: FRITZ BOEHMER.

Wikidata ID

Q64570918

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