Architectural Ornament

1935/1942

Helen Blumenstiel

Associated Names
Helen Alpiner Blumenstiel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a bird perched among intricate foliage and wheat-like elements, forming a decorative capital that would typically adorn the top of a column. The material resembles stone or plaster, with a natural color palette in shades of brown and gray. The carving captures textures of feathers and leaves, indicating skilled craftsmanship. The sculpture combines natural motifs with classical design principles.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    3-color lithograph on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54.9 x 40.6 cm (21 5/8 x 16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12794

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Cousole; lower right in graphite: Helen A. Bluemensteil

Wikidata ID

Q64573414

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