Fireback

c. 1937

Frances Lichten

Associated Names
Frances Lichten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an ornamental architectural design. The image showcases intricately detailed carvings of foliage motifs organized within rectangular panels. The central oval shape includes symmetrical leaf patterns. Adjacent to the main design on the left side is a larger representation of the leaf motif to show its detail. Below the major elements is a line drawing depicting the plate's dimensions and proportions, labeled "Plan View of Beaux Plafond." The drawing highlights artistic elegance and technical precision of classical architectural ornamentation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51 x 38.2 cm (20 1/16 x 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10234


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center right in graphite: FRANCES. LICHTEN

Wikidata ID

Q64562288

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