Illuminated Parable: The Sower

c. 1936

Robert Stewart and James Gross

Associated Names
Robert Stewart

Artist, American, active c. 1935

James Gross

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an illustrated manuscript page with ornate decoration. The image features a dense and complex design. A central text box contains stylized, Gothic script with colorful accents, including initials and titles highlighted in red and blue. The text is surrounded by a border filled with intricate illustrations of birds, thistles, leaves, and acanthus designs, all in vibrant hues of red, blue, and green. The left section of the painting includes a small, detailed depiction that appears to contain further narrative imagery. This is in the style of medieval illuminated manuscripts.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black and white photograph with felt-tip pen

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.9 x 24.7 cm (13 3/4 x 9 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 1/2" high; 4 7/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12839


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64629185

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